Meeche White

Executive Director at Tierra Learning Center (2023-10 – 2026-04)

Oversee all aspects of year-round program for people with developmental disabilities including staff management, fund-raising, marketing, activity programming and special events. Programs include an adult family home, employment and recreation programs.

Interim CEO & Facility Development Manager at National Ability Center (2020-11 – 2023-10)

Served as the interim CEO for 5 months and then hired as the Facility Development Manager, which included oversight of construction projects including management of building permits, utility installation and overall construction.

International Consultant at National Ability Center (2008-10 – 2020-12)

Served as Project Direct with the National Ability Center for Department of State grants in Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and El Salvador. Oversee all project aspects: grant writing, program implementation, budget management and reporting.

Fundraising Consultant & Interim Executive Director at Youth Sports Alliance (2010-02 – 2010-11)

Served as a fundraising and organizational management consultant after which in May 2010, began serving as the Interim Executive Director. After making numerous organizational changes which included a new planning strategy and staff changes, assisted in finding and hiring a new executive director, who is currently in the position.

Chief Executive Officer/Founder at National Ability Center (1985-10 – 2008-09)

Oversee all aspects of year-round sports program for people with disabilities including staff management, fund-raising, marketing, activity programming and special events. Developed and built $8 million facility and outdoor exploration center.

Olympic and Paralympic ADA Manager at Salt Lake Organizing Committee (2001-09 – 2002-04)

Coordinated and managed all aspects of ADA accessibility and compliance issues for the 2002 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games. Assisted with the design of venues for ADA compliance.

Lecture Consultant & Instructor at University of Utah (1989-12 – 2008-12)

Present guest lectures on aspects of community-based therapeutic recreation programs. Instructor for Leisure Behavior & Human Diversity course fall term 9/95-12/99.

Regional Alpine Director at Special Olympics International (1990-11 – 1994-04)

Supervise alpine skiing programs in six states including coaches training, alpine event design and implementation.

Race Coordinator at International Special Olympics Alpine Event (1988-09 – 1989-04)

Planned and coordinated administrative and logistical aspects of the five day event.

Camp Director at Park City Recreation Department (1985-05 – 1987-09)

Supervised staff, directed, planned and implemented the recreation program.

Director of Alpine Events at Park City Ski Area (1984-10 – 1985-03)

Coordinated Alpine Event of the International Winter Special Olympics: Devised and managed this four-day event of 800 people.

B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation – Florida State University (1982-12)

A.A. in Child Development – Santa Fe Community College (1976-12)