University of Tennessee Athletics
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Samantha Lipka
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- FellowVOL Intern
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Samantha Lipka, a Maryland native, recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology and a minor in leadership studies.
A four-year Division I women’s lacrosse student-athlete, she served as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was the recipient of multiple honors, including the Byron R. White Leadership Award, Spencer Nelson Buffalo Spirit Award, Colorado Women’s Lacrosse Respect and Inclusion Award and was named University of Colorado Student Leader of the Year.
Lipka has experience in athletic administration, development, and marketing through internships with the Colorado Buff Club, Scripps Leadership and Career Development, Gatorade Sports Program, wellness tech startup, Zipper, and fellowship with Team Impact. She is excited to join the Big Orange family and continue her journey in college athletics.
A four-year Division I women’s lacrosse student-athlete, she served as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was the recipient of multiple honors, including the Byron R. White Leadership Award, Spencer Nelson Buffalo Spirit Award, Colorado Women’s Lacrosse Respect and Inclusion Award and was named University of Colorado Student Leader of the Year.
Lipka has experience in athletic administration, development, and marketing through internships with the Colorado Buff Club, Scripps Leadership and Career Development, Gatorade Sports Program, wellness tech startup, Zipper, and fellowship with Team Impact. She is excited to join the Big Orange family and continue her journey in college athletics.
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