Gies Business News and Stories
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Changing the game: Gies MSM grad Sam Phillips advocates for LGBTQ+ athletes
Aug 20, 2026
Sam Phillips (MSM '26) transformed his experiences as a collegiate gymnast and LGBTQ+ advocate into a career with Athlete Ally, where he promotes inclusion in sports while applying the business skills he gained at Gies College of Business.