Howdy, I'm Phil.I'm an experienced post-secondary leader focused on sustainable enrolment through responsive student services, recruitment, and admissions. I believe in data-driven decisions informed by experience, collaboration, and best practices.
In my off-time, I'm a home cook, husband, LGBTQ+ activist, dog owner, and nerd for Star Trek and retro game shows. Settler on Treaty 7 land in Southern Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina nations. My pronouns are he/him/his. |
Fourteen years' progressive experienceSince 2008, I've presented across Canada on post-secondary admissions and student services, and sensitive matters of LGBTQ+ gender and sexual diversity to audiences from one to one thousand.
I've served on provincial advocacy and planning associations representing higher education institutions for a decade in a variety of leadership roles, and led diverse teams of professionals at various levels. |
Proud about my work with Pride.Pride is political, trans rights are human rights, and my values are uncompromising.
For four years, I served the board of Saskatchewan's longest-running Pride festival in financial and fund development roles. In that time, I helped eliminate the organisation's long-standing debt, quadrupled sponsorship revenue to $40,000, and made frequent TV and media appearances on LGBTQ+ issues. I now co-chair on my organization's pride committee where I've helped produce multiple pride weeks, education pieces, and speaker series. |
Media experience and coverage
As a recognized expert in college/university enrolment trends and an advocate for LGBTQ issues, I've earned a variety of TV, radio, and other media appearances. Here's a selection of my appearances:
Recent papers:
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What's the point of this page, Phil?I'm happily employed and not seeking new opportunities. This page is mostly here as a vanity project and placeholder for my email account.
Additionally, I am available to speak on subjects of higher education (university/college) admissions, enrolment and outreach with reporters, podcasters, bloggers, or parent and community groups as an individual expert and insider on the industry. |