Damaris Itzel Young Aranda

Member, IOC Athletes’ Entourage Commission (2014 to Present)

Legal Advisor, NOC Of Panama

Qualifications:

B.A. in Criminal Justice & Psychology (Honours), Lincoln Memorial University (2006)

LL.B. Juris Doctorate (Honours), Santa Maria La Antigua University (2009)

LL.M. Sports Law, Lleida University (2012)

2014

Appointed to the IOC AEC

Career Experience:

Founding Partner of Miranda & Young Law Firm

Legal Advisor for the NOC of Panama & other National Federations

Vice-President, Disciplinary Commission of the Panama National Federation of Football (FEPAFUT)

Invited Professor, University of Panama and University of Lerida

Chair, FIVB Appeals Panel

Athletic Career:

World Champion, International Federation for Interuniversity sport (IFIUS): Member, Football Team at Santa Maria La Antigua University, Budapest, Hungary (2008)

Lincoln Memorial University Varsity Football & Basketball team, USA, NCAA (2004 – 2006)

Central American Champion, Senior Basketball Team of Panama (2010)

Awards & Distinctions:

Alberto Madella Award (2015)

Myriam Baverel

France - Taekwondo

Member

Chair, World Taekwondo Coach Committee

Yasuhiro Yamashita

Japan - Judo

Member

President, Japanese Olympic Committee

Nadia Comaneci

Romania - Artistic Gymnastics

Member

International Gymnastics Hall of Fame

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