Macon Phillips

Macon Phillips is the founder and CEO of Starling Strategy, a company he established in 2019.13 Starling Strategy helps influential organizations develop and execute digital strategies to build coalitions, change laws, and drive positive change.1

Professional Background

Phillips has an extensive career in digital strategy and public service:

White House:: Appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the White House's digital strategy after playing a crucial role in Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.1

State Department:: Joined Secretary of State John Kerry for three years, developing public engagement strategies to support foreign policy priorities in over 40 countries.1

CARE USA:: Served as Chief Digital Officer for two years, supporting digital impact innovations and implementing digital infrastructure across more than 30 countries.1

Notable Achievements

• Created the YALI Network, connecting 500,000 young leaders across Africa.1
• Pioneered the use of new media and technology in the 2008 Obama presidential campaign.1
• Developed public engagement strategies for foreign policy priorities in over 40 countries.1

Personal Information

Macon Phillips grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, and graduated from Duke University.1 He currently lives in Vermont with his wife and three children, where he is "raising chickens and children".2

Current Role

As the founder and CEO of Starling Strategy, Phillips works with organizations to develop and execute digital strategies, build diverse coalitions, change laws, and drive positive change.13