garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
Come Out... When You Are Ready
No one should come out before they are ready. Many LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded that luxury. I wasn't. #ComingOutDay is a day that...
F*** SCOTUS
I believe in and will fight for the rights to privacy, self-determination, and bodily autonomy.
This Pride Month, Prioritize Self-Love
In college, a group of queer friends and I played a game of Would You Rather. During the game, someone asked, "Would you rather take a...
Pride 2022
I never would have thought my life would be this bright. Happy Pride, y'all! #LGBTQ #PrideMonth #Pride #Pride2022
2021 is the Deadliest Year on Record for GNC & Trans People
Today, #TransDayOfRemembrance, we mourn the transgender and gender non-conforming people who lost their lives to violent, fatal incidents...
Pronouns Matter.
“What are your pronouns,” is such a simple question to ask someone. If you aren’t asking it at this point, you aren’t the ally you claim...
Coming Out was One of the Scariest Things I Have Ever Done
Despite growing up in a liberal household, I was raised in the bible belt at the height of the marriage debate. Everything I saw and...
Recalling a Job Interview Moment That Made Me Reject The Company
📚 STORY TIME 📚 Earlier this year, I interviewed for a job at a well-known, growing company. During the conversation, I mentioned how...
Board Seat: My New Role with NYC's Gay Men's Chorus
I am super excited and honored to join the board of Big Apple Performing Arts, home of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and the Youth...
Traditions: The Value of Normalcy
As a queer person, there have always been traditions at weddings I have never identified with. That said, this weekend I went to my first...
My New Role In Crypto
I am thrilled to announce that I am joining Amun | 21Shares as their first VP of People! Beyond excited to be joining the leadership team...
It is My Great Honor
I am pleased to accept the National Diversity Council & Tri-State Diversity Council's LGBTQ+ Leadership Award today. This award honors...
Corporate Guide to Pride 2021
This Pride, I ask every corporation and every entertainment company to stop centering the white and cis experience in your campaigns,...
Pride 2021: Updating My Pronouns
I have officially changed my pronouns to he/they. I must admit, I have known that both he/him and they/them pronouns fit my expression...
HR: It is All the Rage, Y'all
What a cool way to start my Monday morning! Congrats to the one & only, punk rock (hr) legend, Laurie Ruettimann! Laurie is the...
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2021
On May 17th, 1990, WHO removed homosexuality from its list of classified diseases. Yes, you read that correctly. 31 years ago,...
Basecamp: A Lesson in What Not To Do
If you are looking for a way not to do it, look no further than Basecamp. I would say I am surprised... but unfortunately I know there...
AAPI Heritage Month 2021
This #AAPIHeritageMonth, I am taking time to self-educate on AAPI history and celebrate AAPI contributions to society, by supporting...



















