Experience

• The Ohio State University

  Visiting Scientist & Lecturer

  Developed a synthetic floral formulation for attracting disease vectors into traps.
  Worked on delivery systems to help productize these synthetic attractants.
  Teaching introductory biology classes.

• United Nations

  Gender Policy Intern

  Assisted in research on gendered humanitarian policy in my work within the Office
  for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
  Assisted in the early drafting of guidelines for gender sensitive humanitarian action which have been adopted as the global standard.

• Self-Help Credit Union

  Commercial Lending Sector Leader - Food Systems Financing

  Philip worked at Self-Help Credit Union as a Commercial Lending Sector Leader - Food Systems Financing

• Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU

  Associate Professor (Tenured)

  Philip worked at Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU as a Associate Professor (Tenured)

• Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU

  Assistant Professor & Director, Center for Renewable Energy & Sustainability

  Philip worked at Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU as a Assistant Professor & Director, Center for Renewable Energy & Sustainability

• Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU

  Assistant Professor & Director, Center for Renewable Energy & Sustainability (CRES)

  Founding director of the center, overseeing assets worth ~ $1.5 million; developed vision and priorities.
  Developed a curriculum in Renewable Energy & Sustainability
  Responsible for generating and allocating ~ $2 million in funding for the center in 5yrs
  Executed the completion of infrastructural projects in Haiti and
  Charlotte, NC.
  Developed the visioning and partnerships for a Farmers’ market
  in an economically distressed community, ensuring its
  successful rollout and implementation. The market services ~ 2500 patrons a season, bringing healthy food to the community.
  Managed sustainability initiatives at the university, including
  energy management and offsets.
  Organized and participated in events that supported ~4,000 community service hours with various partners
  Work with city, county and state officials, including congressional representatives and National policy makers on health and economic development initiatives
  Oversee partnerships and cultivate major donors for university and community projects
  Lead research around food, housing and healthcare in the community
  Manage stakeholder engagement in addressing community priority areas

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Graduate Research Associate

  Conducted research on mosquito oviposition behavior in natural and man-made habitats around residential areas
  Participated in bednet efficacy studies in Western Kenya
  Conducted community education campaigns on mosquito control through source reduction strategies