Dr. Stefanie Phillips

Dr. Stefanie Phillips currently serves as Chief Talent Officer at WestEd since April 2024 and has been an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education since July 2009. Previously, Dr. Phillips held prominent leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer at Chamberlin Education Foundation (September 2019 - April 2024) and Superintendent of Schools at Santa Ana Unified School District (March 2013 - September 2019), along with Deputy Superintendent positions in both Santa Ana Unified School District and Clayton County Public Schools. Dr. Phillips began her career in educational administration as Deputy Superintendent at Chino Valley Unified School District and Assistant Superintendent at Ontario-Montclair School District. Dr. Phillips earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from the University of California, Davis.