Regional Staff
Julie Benjamin
Regional Executive Director
Julie leads the Regional team and serves as the primary contact for Special Olympics of the Greater Lehigh Valley Pocono Region. She works with Local Team Leaders to develop partnerships, increase funding, and expand opportunities for our athletes in every community we serve.
Coryna Barberis
Regional Administrative Manager
Coryna supports the Region's administrative functions. She works with every team in the Region to update athlete medicals, collect data, and to send information to athletes, coaches, and their families. Coryna also serves as the primary contact for volunteers throughout the Region.
Greg Bott
Regional Development Director
Greg assists with all fundraising events and activities. He works alongside the Fundraising Leaders to plan local and Regional fundraisers, to solicit sponsors and donors, and to write grants to support our athletes across the Region.
Jason Merola
Regional Sports Director
Jason is the primary Sports contact for the Region. He works with the Local Sports Leaders to ensure that our athletes and coaches have all the support and resources they need for successful training and competition.