Annie Phillips

Annie Phillips is a Director at Education Strategy Group (ESG), a role she has held since joining the organization in 2017.1 Her work at ESG focuses on fostering collaboration among K-12, higher education, and workforce stakeholders.1

Professional Experience

Annie has been involved in several key initiatives at ESG, including:

• Developing a statewide plan to improve high school/postsecondary transitions in Indiana
• Designing and executing a collaborative initiative to enhance 9-16 IT pathways in the Greater Washington DC Region
• Supporting states like Rhode Island and North Carolina in setting and accelerating work towards ambitious postsecondary attainment goals1

Prior to joining ESG, Annie worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for Jobs for the Future's Pathways to Prosperity initiative. She also served as a Program Director at CUNY – LaGuardia Community College, where she led a grant-funded professional development program for bilingual and multilingual students.1

Education

Annie's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics and Chinese Language from Hamilton College (2013)
• Master's degree in Higher Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education (2017)1

Expertise and Interests

Annie is considered an emerging expert in postsecondary topics such as value, non-degree credentials, and credit mobility.3 Her work at ESG involves managing staff and consultants, as well as collaborating with the senior leadership team to support various initiatives.2

Personal Philosophy

Annie is passionate about building partnerships across K-12, higher education, and workforce systems to strengthen the economy, society, and future. She believes in ESG's theory of change, which emphasizes bringing together stakeholders from different sectors to enact meaningful change in the education system.1