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Research and Evaluation
The Research and Evaluation Team works with athletes and families, SO regional, national and local programs, locating operating committees, academic institutions and universities, government agencies, and more to enhance the SO mission.
USING SCIENCE-BASED METHODS, WE AIM TO:
USING SCIENCE-BASED METHODS, WE AIM TO:
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Spotlight
Explore Special Olympics’ Research and Evaluation at work. In our spotlight, we highlight recent work in the field of IDD as part of our efforts towards making the world a more inclusive place.
Transfer of Knowledge
The Research & Evaluation Team
Andrew Lincoln
Vice President, Research and Evaluation
Alicia Dixon-Ibarra
Director, Fitness & Health Research
Ashlyn Smith
Director, Research & Evaluation
John Hanley
Director, Data Scientist
Kiki Martin
Specialist, Research & Evaluation
Hope Murray
Manager, Dissemination & Implementation Science
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Scientific Advisory Board Members
Brian Abery
University of Minnesota
Alexandra Bonardi
Health Services Research Institute
John Foley
SUNY Cortland
Ben Haack
SOI Board of Directors
Susan Havercamp
Ohio State University
Scott Landes
Syracuse University
Meghann Lloyd
Ontario Tech University
Roy McConkey
University of Ulster
Eric Rubenstein
Boston University
Heidi Stanish
University of Massachusetts, Boston
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Athlete Advisory Board Members
Elizabeth Campbell
Special Olympics Texas
Amanda Koch
Special Olympics Missouri
Allen Tobin
Special Olympics Missouri
Kimberly Schickley
Special Olympics, Pennsylvania
Tim Taggart
Special Olympics Texas
Kelly Unangst
Special Olympics, Pennsylvania
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