Our Mission
Beautiful People’s mission is to build bridges between children with disabilities, their families, and the broader community of Orange County by providing adaptive sports for children and young adults ages 5 and up.
Our Vision
We are a community sports organization that enables joy, inspires hope, and fulfills dreams among children with disabilities and their families. We see that vision playing out in significant positive changes observed by parents, such as improved socialization, boosted self-esteem, enhanced coordination, agility, strength, and mobility in a way that only sports and physical activity can provide.
Staff
Stefanie Kostenblatt
Executive DirectorStefanie Kostenblatt is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 10 years of experience driving community impact across the Hudson Valley. She has dedicated her career to advancing inclusive programs, building strong partnerships, and expanding opportunities for children, families, and underserved populations. Stefanie is recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and commitment to strengthening the region’s nonprofit sector.
Katie O’Leary
Program ManagerKatie O’Leary is a NYS certified teacher for students with disabilities in grades 1–6 and holds a master’s degree in Special Education with an annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities. With over ten years of experience working with individuals with disabilities across both educational and personal settings, Katie is deeply committed to fostering inclusion, growth, and meaningful opportunities for everyone.
Lori Smith
Volunteer CoordinatorBorn and raised in the Hudson Valley, Lori Porsch Smith combines her business background with a heart for service. A graduate of Mount Saint Mary College and SUNY Orange, she has over 20 years of experience in leadership, training, and team development. She spent much of her career managing and mentoring others in the retail industry before transitioning into the nonprofit world. Lori first joined Beautiful People as a volunteer in 2022, and now is the Volunteer Coordinator. Inspired by her 15-year-old son Noah, a Beautiful People athlete since 2017, Lori is dedicated to ensuring every participant experiences the joy, inclusion, and community that adaptive sports provide.
Our History
Beautiful People is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2006 in Warwick, NY. Our first endeavor began in 2007 with a baseball program in conjunction with Miracle League, a national organization that has been providing baseball for children with disabilities since 2000.
Beautiful People Adaptive Sports, the largest adaptive sports organization in Orange County, NY, began with a vision to offer inclusive athletic opportunities for individuals of all ability levels. Since its inception, the organization has expanded its programming to include a diverse range of sports such as soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, hockey, and horseback riding, catering to both children and young adults. A significant milestone came in the summer of 2018 with the grand opening of the Field of Dreams, a fully adaptive, rubberized baseball field situated in Wickham Woodlands, Warwick, NY. This state-of-the-art facility, along with other partner location sites throughout Orange County, has been instrumental in making sports accessible to all, embodying the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and community collaboration.
