Phillip Yates, APR, PMP, leverages strategic communications and project management principles to help civic-minded organizations achieve sustainable outcomes. A former journalist, Phillip has more than 15 years of experience in communications strategy, media relations and journalism. He specializes in developing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plans for land conservation, social impact and public policy efforts.

Phillip graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in journalism and history. He has received Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Universal Accreditation Board and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Recently, Phillip completed an in-depth certificate program in corporate social responsibility at the University of Colorado Boulder and received brand management and marketing strategy certificates from Cornell University.