Phylisha Villanueva

Phylisha Villanueva is an experienced educator and program manager with a diverse background in arts and youth engagement. Currently serving as a Teaching Artist at ArtsWestchester since August 2021, Phylisha has previously held significant roles including After School Director at USC Gymnastics and Baseball, Education Coordinator at Concrete Safaris, and Director of Children Programming at Blue Door Art Center. Between 2016 and 2019, Phylisha contributed as a Youth and Family Engagement Specialist at Yonkers Community Action Program, focusing on evidence-based programming for youth prevention and parenting training. Early career experiences include Program Manager and Outreach Coordinator at Blue Door Art Center, Program Specialist at Girls Inc. of Westchester, and Community Outreach Coordinator at Blue Door Gallery. Phylisha holds an Associate of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Borough of Manhattan Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing from Empire State University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at St. Francis College.