Phyllis Meadows

Phyllis Meadows, PhD, MSN, RN, currently serves as a Senior Fellow in Health Programming at The Kresge Foundation, providing expertise to shape health programs and funding. Previously, Phyllis held the position of Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan, fostering partnerships to enhance public health education and workforce capacity. As the Director of Public Health and Health Officer for the City of Detroit, Phyllis led a large team in delivering extensive health services, managing a substantial budget. Earlier, Phyllis worked at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, overseeing grants focused on the health of children and families. Academic credentials include a PhD in Applied Sociology and master's and bachelor's degrees in Nursing and Community Health Nursing, respectively, all from Wayne State University and Oakland University.