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Summer Garrison is in her second year as an academic advisor for the UIC Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) team, having joined the University in August 2024. She is primarily responsible for providing academic support for the Flames' men's soccer, softball, volleyball and women's golf programs.

Before coming to the Windy City, Garrison served as the DEI Coordinator and Student-Athlete Services Intern at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In this role, she not only ensured academic success for student-athletes but also created programs that fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging across all teams. Additionally, she interned with Trailblazing Sports Group, a sports agency dedicated to expanding opportunities in women’s sports, solidifying her as a passionate advocate for the advancement of women’s sports. 

Garrison graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, where she excelled as a soccer student-athlete and was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten Conference honoree. She went on to earn her master’s degree in sports industry management from Georgetown.

Originally from Pasadena, Calif., Garrison enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, coaching soccer to inspire the next generation of athletes and seeking out the best ice cream spots wherever she goes.