The club, gathered for a speaker series conversation
YMESBA brings the executives running the industry's biggest leagues, studios, and networks to Yale students — through a weekly speaker series, group projects, and events across the Northeast.
Yale College's Media, Entertainment, and Sports Business Association is a student organization that empowers future leaders of the entertainment and sports industries through our guest speaker series, group projects, networking opportunities, information sessions, and other impactful experiences.
Founded in 2024 by Tommy Gannon, James Gumina, and Ava Seymour, Class of 2027
The club, gathered for a speaker series conversation
From hearing industry executives speak to visiting their offices in person — see how members plug in.
Explore Get InvolvedA sample of the executives and alumni who've joined our speaker series.
3x World Series Champion GM & Part-Owner · Fenway Sports Group
Deputy Commissioner · NHL
President & CEO · Liberty Media (Formula 1)
EVP, Creative Studio & Marketing · ESPN
General Manager · Indianapolis Colts
NFL Analyst, Senior Writer & Podcast Host · ESPN
President · St. Louis Cardinals
CEO · YES Network
President · Disney Live Action & 20th Century Studios
VP, Nonfiction Series & Sports · Netflix
Reach out any time — whether you're curious about membership, want to suggest a speaker, or are exploring a partnership with YMESBA.
No experience required — just curiosity about the industry. Membership is open to all Yale College students.