Our Team is Growing!

Katie O'Leary Celebrates her 1 Year work anniversary as the search begins for a Newburgh-based program coordinator.

Katie O'Leary talked with me recently about her tenure at Beautiful People and what it means to her to be part of this team. Happy one-year Katie! 

Our Program Coordinator, Katie O'Leary, has been a part of Beautiful People since 2010. She started by assisting the Miracle League baseball teams and her passion for Special Education was ignited by that  experience. She pursued her degree, earning her Master of Science in Special Education, and has been dedicated to our cause ever since.

She knew she had to apply when she came across a new opportunity to work for Beautiful People in 2023. She was delighted to be selected for the program coordinator position.

Being with the Beautiful People athletes is a highlight for Katie. Her role also encompasses communication, social media, volunteer, and site coordination on non-program days. She is excellent at inspiring volunteers. Her photography skills are an asset at work; she captures the essence of our community through her spirited lens on game days.  

Beautiful People Adaptive Sports has a transformative power that Katie has witnessed firsthand. It has profoundly changed the lives of countless athletes and volunteers for the better. 

"I always tell (volunteers) the point of BP is to break out of your comfort zone. No one will walk in with 100% confidence, but you get much more out of volunteering than you give."

She enjoys seeing the volunteers enthusiastically return once they realize how incredible it is to work with BP athletes. 

"When you work with these athletes, you become excited and understand yourself. You learn to be patient and that it's not as big a deal as you may think it is. We're a family, and you'll want to keep coming back for years."

Katie's BP adventure is just one of many that shows Beautiful People is a place to return to year after year, an accomplishment that reflects a culture that celebrates community. 

If you are interested in joining the Beautiful People team, check out our Program Coordinator opening. The position will be based in Newburgh and complement our efforts towards county-wide expansion.

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