Provincial Office
Special Olympics PEI
40 Enman Crescent, Room 240
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6
Canada
1-902-368-8919
1-800-287-1196 (toll free)
sopei@sopei.com
Special Olympics PEI Staff
Charity Sheehan
Executive Director
In December 2013, Charity was appointed Executive Director of Special Olympics PEI, following a long-standing commitment to the organization. Her journey with Special Olympics began in 1997 as a volunteer coach, and in 2001, she transitioned into a staff role as Program Director and then Executive Director in 2013. Charity is a proud graduate of the Holland College Sport & Leisure Management Program and continues to contribute to the program as a member of its advisory committee.
Over the past two decades, Charity has been actively involved in numerous multi-sport events. She has served as Mission Staff for the Canada Games on two occasions as well as Assistant Chef for Team PEI at Canada Games. Her contributions extend to the international stage, where she has been Mission Staff at three Special Olympics World Games and has twice been appointed Team Canada’s Chef de Mission, including for the upcoming Team Canada 2025.
Charity is passionate about coach development, policy management, and fostering a love of sport within her community and beyond.
Charity's primary areas of responsibility are:
- Organization Development - Strategic Planning, Fiscal Management and Partnership Development, including Law Enforcement Torch Run
- Fund Development - Events, Stewardship and Partnerships
- Risk Management - Policy Development
Matthew McNally
Program Director
Matthew has been working in the field of sport and recreation since graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 2010 and he has been working in his role as Program Director since September 2014. His role includes working with a team that focuses on enhancing Competition, Coach Education, Athlete Leadership, Healthier Communities and the development of Sports Programs for all ages.
Matthew's primary areas of responsibility are:
- Athlete Leadership
- Health and Wellness
- Oversight of Community and Competitive Sport Programs
- Provincial Team Program (Team PEI)
- Volunteer and Coach Development
Genna Phelan
Manager - Sport & competitions
Genna started with Special Olympics PEI in November 2011 as Program Coordinator following the completion of her education, which includes a Sport and Leisure Management Diploma from Holland College, a Bachelor of Sociology and a Bachelor of Education, both from UPEI. Sport has always played an important role in Genna's life. Having played everything growing up, she still plays softball and hockey today, and coaches high performance hockey. Genna has been to 5 Canada Games and will be attending her 5th Special Olympics National Games in Calgary in 2024. .
Genna's Primary areas of responsibilities Are:
- Sport Program Development
- Coordinate, Promote, and Implement a Year Round Sports Training Program
- Technical Lead on all Special Olympics PEI Sport Events - Rules, Scheduling, Procedures and Policies
- Program Coordination - Coaches, Program Volunteers, Venues, Equipment
Sarah Profitt-Wagner
Manager - Communications, Fund Development, Schools & Youth
Sarah first worked for Special Olympics PEI through an internship program for new university graduates in 2011. Following the internship Sarah took the opportunity to work overseas and do some travelling, which, along with sport, is one of Sarah's major passions. Upon returning to Canada in late 2014 Sarah began volunteering with Special Olympics PEI. Shortly thereafter Sarah accepted the position as Membership Services Coordinator. Over time Sarah's role has evolved to include responsibilities in youth program development along with business development. Sarah is a former competitive Rhythmic Gymnast and a graduate of McGill University.
Sarah's Primary Areas of Responsibility Are:
- Youth Development - School Partnership Programs and Unified Bocce
- Social Media, Communications and Website
- Fund Development - Events, Partnerships, and Donor Stewardship
Ellen Murphy
Sport Developer
Ellen first joined the Special Olympics PEI team as a summer student in 2017 after graduating from the BScHK program at St. FX University. The following summer Ellen rejoined the team while simultaneously completing the internship for her Master’s. Since completing her Master’s in Human Kinetics with a Concentration in Sport Management from the University of Ottawa in December 2018 Ellen has joined the team full time. Ellen has been involved in sport from a young age playing a number of sports over the years, and continues to be involved in rugby as an athlete, coach and volunteer. Ellen is also now involved as a powerlifting coach with Special Olympics PEI.
Ellen's Primary areas of responsibilities Are:
- Sport Program Development - Prince & Kings Counties
- Healthy Athletes
- Database Management
Olivia mcleod
fund development coordinator & LETR Liaison
Olivia joined Special Olympics PEI in January 2025 after earning a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Prince Edward Island. With a strong passion for event organization and sport, she embraced the role of Fund Development Coordinator. In this capacity, Olivia collaborates with the PEI Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee ( PEILETR) to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics PEI while also contributing to the success of various Special Olympics PEI events. Staying true to her love of sport, she remains an active member of the rugby community as both a player and a coach..
Olivia's Primary areas of responsibilities Are:
- Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
- Fundraising Events
- Social Media
