Representative Phillips has focused her work on environmental justice throughout the state of Delaware with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in parks. Over the past few years, she has worked on expanding urban green space in Wilmington, Delaware and in Baltimore, Maryland in partnership with community groups.
As Miss Delaware 2021 in the Miss America Organization, she worked with young people throughout the state on professional development. Through the creation of community gardens, she taught communities how to grow, harvest, and cook their own food.
She has an extensive background in wildlife studies and environmental field work. She loves the outdoors and wants to continue to work on increasing access to environmental careers.
She worked as a student ambassador with Title IX at the University of Delaware. She helped create the “kNOw MORE” campaign that educates University faculty, staff, and students about sexual violence, healthy relationships, and discrimination.
She possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree with Distinction from the University of Delaware in Environmental and Marine Science and a Master’s Degree from the University of Delaware in Energy and Environmental Policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree with Distinction from the University of Delaware in Environmental and Marine Science and a Master's Degree from the University of Delaware in Energy and Environmental Policy.
Legislative Service:
House 2022- Present
Committees:
Agriculture, Member
Judiciary, Member
Labor, Member
Natural Resources & Energy, Vice-Chair
Veterans Affairs, Member
Legislative Highlights
HB 440
HB 440- 152nd General Assembly Prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s housing status in employment and professional activities by updating the state’s fair employment laws. […]
HB 439
HB 439- 152nd General Assembly This legislation would help ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities in the housing market by banning discrimination based on someone’s housing status. […]