Illinois Delegation for 2019 World Summer Games Name: Alexandra McMillin Age: 30 Hometown: Palatine Role at World Games: Director of Communications and Media Relations for Special Olympics Illinois Background: Alexandra graduated from the University of Iowa in 2010 with her B.A. in Marketing with a focus in writing. There she volunteered at the radio station, KRUI, interned and pursued her passion for non-profit through the university’s million-dollar fundraiser, Dance Marathon. Upon graduating, she began work in marketing and development for a non-profit performing arts center, where she fell in love with public relations and advocacy. Accomplishments/Awards: Alexandra traveled to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria where had the privilege of being the Assistant Director of Communications for Special Olympics USA, and recently supported her home program in Seattle during the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Summary of Impact Special Olympics Has Had on You/or Your Family: Alexandra is a die-hard Hawkeye fan with a love of all things football, music and adventuring in new places. She cannot wait to tell the stories of the delegation as the team prepares for Abu Dhabi!
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