Special Olympics Florida
BJ Mealy has a diverse work experience in the sports industry. BJ has served as the Senior Director of Sport Operations at Special Olympics Florida since 2022 and was the Director of Sport Operations at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Previously, they held various roles at Special Olympics Oregon, including Senior Director of Special Events, Senior Director of Sports and Operations, Senior Director of Sports, and Director of Sports. BJ also worked as the Director of Sport Operations at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. Before their involvement with Special Olympics, they were a Conference Services Coordinator at Rider University and a Program Director at the Hamilton Area YMCA. Throughout their career, BJ has demonstrated strong leadership skills, developed successful fundraising events, managed large-scale sports events, and built partnerships with community leaders.
BJ Mealy attended Springfield College from 1999 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Movement and Sport.
Special Olympics Florida
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities. Founded by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving 3.7 million people in more than 170 countries. In Florida, 25,000 athletes train and compete year round, in 20 different team and individual sports of their choice. Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. This support allows Special Olympics to never charge the athlete or their families a fee for participation.