Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Chynna Phillips
January 12, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Chynna Phillips as Project Assistant.
As Project Assistant, Chynna is a vital member of the Foundation’s Initiative Team supporting the work of two Initiatives: Immigrant Families and Kinship Care. She conducts research, supports Listening Sessions, and works with Initiative grantees and other stakeholders to advance the Foundation’s vision for families in South Carolina to live out of poverty.
Mrs. Phillips holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio where she was known for community service and campus involvement. She served in many leadership positions and was awarded both the “Greek Woman/Man of the Year” and “I am Her Image Award”. Prior to joining the Foundation, Mrs. Phillips worked as an Admissions Coordinator at DePaul Cristo Rey High School, interned for the Children’s Defense Fund, and most recently served as a Community Advocate for Palmetto Health Hospital. Mrs. Phillips is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work from the University of South Carolina.
Originally from the small island of New Providence or Nassau, Bahamas, Mrs. Phillips attributes her strong sense of community and enjoyment of engaging with others to her island roots. In her spare time Mrs. Phillips can be found reading a good book, watching an interesting documentary, or spending time with her husband and their energetic dog.
About the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, established in 1996, is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in all 46 South Carolina counties, and strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.
