Carnegie Mellon University

Rachel Phillips

Rachel Phillips

Senior Vice President, Impact & Innovation, Team Pennsylvania

Rachel Phillips is Team Pennsylvania’s Senior Vice President, Impact and Innovation. Her work has taken her across the globe to build and operationalize strategies for public and private organizations. Rachel’s work in North America primarily centered on supply chain and operations challenges, while her work in the Middle East focused on large transformations. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Kearney’s Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab), Rachel brings to Team Pennsylvania her ability to build strategic partnerships, scale operations, and drive impact. Previously a member of the U.S. Air Force and California Air National Guard, she has a passion for unlocking team potential and building leaders. She also spent time with Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Diablo Canyon Power Plant where she focused on nuclear energy business technologies. Rachel earned her Master of Public Policy and Management from, Carnegie Mellon University and her Bachelor of Science in Economics from California Polytechnic State University. Rachel has a deep passion for mentorship and serves as “Big” for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.