ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Former Navy football slot back Gee Gee Greene has been named a 2022 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Greene is a 2013 graduate of the Naval Academy and four-year varsity letter winner.
Tillman Scholars are military service members, veterans and spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record of leadership, the continued pursuit of education and the commitment of their resources to service beyond self.
Greene averaged 7.3 yards per carry in his career which ranks fourth all-time in school history. Navy went 32-20 over his four years, went 4-0 against Army and won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in 2009 and 2012. The Mids went 10-4 in 2009 which included wins over Notre Dame and Missouri in the Texas Bowl, and beat Notre Dame again in 2010.
Following graduation, Greene led sailors on two separate deployments to the Middle East onboard the USS Gettysburg and USS Oak Hill. These experiences furthered his passion to help and serve others.
As a young division officer, Greene enjoyed bringing together a diverse group of sailors to accomplish a mission.
Realizing the importance and impact of building meaningful relationships, Greene transitioned from the surface warfare community to the human resources community in 2017. He went on to earn a master's degree in management from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in 2019. At NPS, Greene received recognition for having an outstanding thesis, writing about the importance of more representation in senior ranks to improve the retention of underrepresented junior sailors.
After the Naval Postgraduate school, Greene worked for the Navy's 21st Century Sailors Office as an Inclusion and Diversity Policy Analyst.
Greene is currently pursuing a law degree at George Washington University. He aims to provide legal support to underserved communities and improve the diversity of National Football League executives.
"Many underrepresented people are not afforded an adequate opportunity to succeed or speak about their circumstances," said Greene on the Tillman Foundation web site. "I want to be their bridge and their voice."
