Phillip Killebrew holds a deep passion for growth in the community and people. Growing up in a poverty and crime populated are of Portsmouth, Virginia, he has found that it is always rewarding to help those from disadvantaged areas. His community-driven and servant leader footprint extends through Mentor Collective, assisting college students, engaging in speaking seminars with Upward Bound Federal TRiO Program at Old Dominion University, Speaking and Mentoring minority students in STEM ages 12 and under, and engaging with a host of organizations that he is a member of and those he finds along his life journey. Serving an organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting the community brings personal fulfilment to his ongoing commitment to continue the oath he took upon himself after graduating high school in 2009.
Phillip is a Requirements Officer at the Department of the Navy, where he is responsible for assisting the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process.
Phillip holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Operations Management from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician from Virginia State University.