Phil first came to Tawonga as a camper in 1995, began sending his children to Tawonga in 2014, and joined the staff as the Senior Director of Finance and Administration in 2019. Phil is responsible for the organization’s financial health and processes, HR, and general operations. Prior to joining Tawonga, Phil served as the Director of Operations and Interim Co-Executive at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity. He has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit and public education sectors. Phil holds a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego, a master’s degree in education from UC Berkeley, and an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California. Phil is thrilled to bring these skills and experiences to Tawonga and the tall, tall trees. Outside of work, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife, Sonya, daughters Nayezca, Adayah, and Yaelah, and their dog Reggie. Phil lives in Berkeley, enjoys playing sports, loves the Oakland A’s and is in dogged pursuit of the perfect burrito.