Audrey L. Phillips, Graduate Research Assistant/Leadership in Action Network Coordinator, Truman Pierce Institute, College of Education, Auburn University

Audrey L. Phillips is a doctoral candidate in Auburn University's College of Education, pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Administration in Higher Education. Prior to joining the Truman Pierce Institute as Coordinator of the Leadership in Action Network program, she served as Assistant Dean of Student Services and Director of Athletics at one of the City Colleges of Chicago, coordinating academic and tutorial support, first-generation and new-to-college programming, federal- and state-funded grants, and intercollegiate athletics. Ms. Phillips began her career in college student services in student financial aid and first-year programs. She began her tenure at Auburn University as an Academic Counselor in the Department of Athletics. Her experiences and professional interests include student leadership and development; first generation and new-to-college academic and life skills programming; intercollegiate athletics; teaching; and equity in athletics. Ms. Phillips earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and English and her master’s in counseling from Jacksonville State University. She is the owner of The Learning Tree, an academic, life skills development and college preparatory consulting firm for students in grades 8 through 12.