Vanessa Phillips

Vanessa Phillips is a skilled Substance Use Specialist at The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) since October 2024 and a Substance Use Counselor at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives since January 2024. With prior experience as a Sales Associate at Athleta and a Seasonal Sales Associate at Club Monaco and Uncommon Goods, Vanessa has also contributed as an intern at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, facilitating programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Vanessa's background includes coordinating youth programs for at-risk elementary students at the Sara Holbrook Community Center and managing retail sales as a Retail Sales Manager for Higher Ground. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Vermont, along with studies at The Chapin School, Fordham University, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Hunter College.