Mrs Damaris
YOUNG

Master in Olympic Studies, German Sport University, Germany (2022); Master of Executive Management of Sports Organizations (MEMOS), University of Lleida, Spain & International Olympic Committee, Switzerland (2015); Official Master in Sports Laws, University of Lleida and INEF Catalunya, Spain (2012); Bachelor in Law and Political Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, Santa Maria La Antigua University, Panama (2009); Bachelor in Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Lincoln Memorial University, USA (2006); Diplomas in Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation and in Taxes and Fiscal Law, Santa Maria La Antigua University, Panama (2014); IOC Certified Director for National Courses in Sports Administration and Sports Management Courses (2014).

Founding partner, Damaris Young Law Firm (2009 - ); Invited Professor, University of Lleida – INEFC and University of Panama (2015 - ); Advisor of his Excellence Laurentino Cortizo, Constitutional President of the Republic of Panama (2019 - 2020); Solís, Endara, Delgado & Guevara Law Firm (2007 – 2008); Assistant Professor, Panamerican University (2007); Legal Assistant, Farmer Helton Judicial Center, USA (2006).

Basketball, Football

Gold Medal – IX Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos– Panama Senior Basketball Team (2013); Gold Medal - Soccer varsity team of the Santa Maria La Antigua University, World Inter-university Games (IFIUS) Budapest, Hungary (2008); Lincoln Memorial University, Basketball Varsity Team, USA, NCAA II, South Atlantic Conference (2004 – 2006); Bronze Medal - Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles Centroamericanos del Consejo del Istmo Centroamericana de Deporte y Recreación (CODICADER) –Basketball Team, Fermín Naudeau Institute (2001 - 2002).

President and CEO of the National Olympic Committee of Panama (2021 - 2024); Member of the National Council of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation of Pandeportes (Ministry of Sports in Panama) (2022 – 2024); Member of Executive Committees: South American Sport Organization (ODESUR) (2022 – 2026), Centro Caribe Sport Organization (Centro Caribe Sports) (2023 - 2027), Central America Sport Organization (ORDECA) (2021 - 2024); President of the Appeal Panel of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) (2016 - ); President of the Coordination Commission of the South American Beach Games (2023); President of the Women, Equity and Safe Sport Commission of the South American Sport Organization (ODESUR) (2024 – 2026); Member of the Coordination Commission of the Panamerican Junior Games Asunción 2025, Panam Sports (2022); Vice President of the Disciplinary Commission of the Panamanian Soccer Federation (FEPAFUT) (2014 - ); President of the Electoral Independent Commission of the Panamerican Weightlifting Federation (2023 - 2024); Member of the Reforms and Governance Commission of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) (2020 – 2021); Member of the Electoral Independent Commission of the Panamerican Weightlifting Federation, (2020); Legal and Management Adviser of the NOC of Panama (2013 - 2021).

Member of the Athlete’s Entourage Commission (2015 - ).

Awarded for her career and dedication as a promoter of Women's Human Rights, Sports Category, Ministry of Women of the Government of the Republic of Panama (2023); Ambassador for Equal Opportunities, Ministry of Women of the Government of the Republic of Panama (2022); Forbes Magazine's 100 most powerful women in Central America (2022); GESE Group 25 most outstanding women in Panama (2022, 2024); Outstanding Woman Award, Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE) (2021); Alberto Madella Award, IOC (2015).

Board of Directors, Ibero-American Institute of Sports Law (2016 - 2020).

Authorized Lawyer, Supreme Court of Justice of Panama; Authorized Public Translator, Ministry of Education.

Author of a number of publications regarding sport governance, the practice of physical activity, the Panamanian sport system and the participation of women in sport in Panama.