Megan Schnee of Manhattan, Kansas, was introduced to Special Olympics in her childhood. Ever since, she has coached or competed as a Unified partner. She will represent Special Olympics USA as a Unified partner in volleyball, sharing the court with her mother, her coach, and her sister, a fellow Unified partner. In 2018, Megan attended the Special Olympics USA Games as a coach in basketball and in 2022, as a Unified partner in volleyball. Special Olympics has given Megan’s life purpose, introducing her to the good that the world has to offer. In 2022, Megan was recognized as the Special Olympics Kansas Unified Partner of the Year.
Employed as a property and casualty insurance agent, Megan spends her time outside of work with her family, watching sports and playing with her two dogs. A former high school basketball, softball and volleyball coach as well, Megan is inspired by her mother, her team’s head coach, and strives to be like her every day. For Megan, representing Special Olympics USA is an honor as she competes in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.