Please join us in welcoming Lisa Chazanovitz, Director of Delegation Services for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games!
In this role, Lisa will be responsible for providing support to the leaders who will accompany each delegation of athletes from every state Program. Lisa’s work to provide the delegation heads with a variety of services will ensure that the athletes will have a seamless and exceptional experience at the Games.
Lisa brings extensive experience in the orchestration of large-scale events. She is currently the Senior Manager of Events & Hospitality Programs at Special Olympics International (SOI), overseeing the Honored Guest Program for international events including the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Games, 2022 Unified Cup, 2023 Berlin World Games, and 2025 World Winter Games in Turin. In partnership with SOI, Lisa will be seconded to the USA Games, continuing her SOI role through the Turin 2025 World Games and returning after the USA Games concludes in June 2026. Lisa’s background also includes significant roles at the Citi Open Tennis Tournament and the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC as well as management of the 2016 NFL Draft and 2018 MLB All-Star Volunteer Programs. Lisa has attended four Olympic Games, supporting the Master’s Program at The George Washington University where she is a graduate of their Sport Management Program.
“Lisa’s impressive track record in handling large-scale events and VIP programs at Special Olympics International brings immense value to our team,” stated Mary Horwath, Chief Marketing Officer for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. “Her leadership and organizational skills will ensure an exceptional experience for all our delegations.”
We are excited to have Lisa join us as we prepare for the 2026 USA Games!
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