Growing up in Georgia, Phillip credits his early internship in the state Senate with his start in government advocacy. He then worked on a successful congressional campaign, followed by a stint on Capitol Hill, and now works as a government relations representative for International Paper (IP). One of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies in the World,” IP works with elected government officials at the federal, state, and international levels.
Phillip is pursuing an MBA from the University of Maryland. “An MBA will help me to understand how my work impacts the business – and will allow me to better communicate with business leaders and elected officials when discussing the impact of legislation or regulations,” Phillip said.
He also sees the value of the Bryce Harlow Foundation and is proud to be a Fellow. ““I’m grateful for the mentorship the Fellowship offers,” Phillip said. “The Foundation board members are highly respected individuals, and each of them has likely had a mentor to help them get to where they are today. These connections are so important, especially when starting your career in lobbying.”
