Phillip J. Ponce

Phillip J. Ponce is an experienced professional in project coordination and mentorship within the realm of land conservation. Currently serving as a Project Coordinator and Project Mentor at Mile High Youth Corps since January 2022, Phillip supports and mentors young adults on various conservation projects in Colorado. Prior to this role, Phillip was a Land Conservation Leader at the same organization, where responsibilities included leading youth teams in managing land conservation initiatives. Additional experience includes a Summer Research Internship with CIS Abroad, focusing on food insecurity in Ecuador, and an Office Assistant position at Colorado State University, where contributions included organizing summer orientation sessions. Phillip holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology with a focus on sustainability from Colorado State University and an Associate of Arts in Sociology from Pueblo Community College.