Special Olympics Florida
Jim Stratton has a strong background in communications and journalism. Jim is currently the Director of Communications at Special Olympics Florida since August 2020. Prior to that, they worked as the National Public Relations Manager at AAA National from May 2019 to July 2020. Jim also served as the Director of Communications & Executive Communications Manager at Give Kids The World Village from August 2014 to May 2019. Before that, they worked as a Senior Reporter and Columnist at Orlando Sentinel for almost 19 years. Jim also has experience as a Staff Writer and Editor at The Daily Press and The Lynchburg News & Daily Advance from February 1988 to September 1995. Additionally, they worked as an Adjunct Journalism Instructor at Lynchburg College from 1989 to 1990. Throughout their career, Jim has been recognized with multiple awards for their journalism work.
Jim Stratton has a Master's degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Psychology from the University of Lynchburg. Jim also attended Upper Perkiomen High School in Pennsburg, PA, but no degree or field of study information is provided for this institution.
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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.