Evangelista oversees Program operations in over 50 countries in Europe Eurasia, providing strategic direction, and engagement with governments and the private sector to raise awareness and gain support. He also leads fund-raising efforts for the region.

Evangelista has served in a variety of strategic and programmatic capacities with Special Olympics including as Vice President of Global Development and Government Relations, creating and sustaining national and multinational partnerships and strategies. As a child, Evangelista witnessed the creation of Special Olympics Rhode Island, which was founded by his father in 1975. He's a huge fan of his nephew, Dylan Needham, who participates in variety of sports and activities with Special Olympics Rhode Island.