Five new board members bring deep expertise in finance, law, corporate leadership, community engagement, and athlete advocacy to drive organizational growth and inclusion.
PLEASANT HILL, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) is proud to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, Colleen Atkinson, Kevin Brown, Richard Rahm, Brian Wentzel, and long-time athlete leader Devon Yoshimine. The new Board members join SONC as the organization sharpens its focus on elevating every aspect of the athlete experience while building a sustainable financial foundation to power inclusive programs for generations to come.
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