Special Olympics Florida
Kate Murphy Mazelin has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies.
Kate currently works at Special Olympics Florida as a Senior Director of Events since May 2023, and previously held the position of Director of Events since May 2021.
Prior to that, they worked at Give Kids The World Village, where they served as the Marketing Director from May 2019 to May 2021, Sr. Marketing Manager from January 2016 to May 2019, Special Events Manager from May 2015 to January 2016, and Volunteer Groups Coordinator from June 2014 to May 2015.
Before joining Give Kids The World Village, they worked at Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding, Inc. as a Program Director from 2010 to 2014.
Their early work experience includes working at 2nd Globe Studios as a Project Manager from August 2006 to 2010.
Kate Murphy Mazelin attended Indiana University Bloomington from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Communications, and Culture. Additionally, they hold a certification as a PATH certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, although specific information regarding the institution and date of certification is not available.
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.