Britt Carlson Oase

Chief Executive Officer @Special Olympics Oregon

Portland, OR, US

Recruited to lead turnaround of an organization facing $2.5M debt and closure risk, driving debt restructuring, downsizing, and rebuilding to increase net assets from -$417K in 2017 to $5.4M by 2024.• Built and scaled a Nike partnership in Oregon focused on Unified Sports and coach recruitment and training, then expanded globally in 2025 to Tokyo, Johannesburg, and Berlin, enhancing brand impact.• Directed end-to-end program and event management across 150+ schools and 30 community-based, volunteer-run programs, delivering high-impact, inclusive experiences that strengthened stakeholder relationships and brand presence.• Served as U.S. Leadership Council Chair representing all 50 U.S. Special Olympics CEOs; led key cross-functional task forces influencing national strategy/governance, mitigating risks, leveraging economies of scale.• Applied data-driven decision-making to optimize programming, donor and sponsor engagement, and financial oversight for sustainable growth.• Delivered strategic public speaking and communications to raise organizational visibility and partner engagement.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

BBA, Marketing, Finance