Professor Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has enjoyed serving the community in this capacity for over 30 years.   She has been an Adjunct Instructor for Rutgers University School of Social Work for over 20 years.  She has been a repetitive recipient of the Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award in the School of Social Work and still finds the experience of teaching energizing and challenging. She also received recognition as the Most Inspirational Instructor from the Intensive Weekend Program. Professor Phillips has worked as the Director of the Resolve: Employee Assistance Program, in the juvenile justice system, and as a consultant/counselor at Homefirst. 

Professor Phillips was a participant in the Social Work committee on Diversity and Race and served as the chairperson of the Rutgers Advisory Council for Continuing Education. Her classes and workshops include a range of topics such as, Diversity, Mental Illness, Spirituality, Relationships, and Topics for People Living with HIV, Resilience, Impact of COVID, Grief and Loss, Pain in the lives of BPOC, Life Cycle Issues, Student Identity and Conflict. She has found a new passion for providing timely and engaging workshops for the online community.

Professor Phillips has a Private Practice in Highland Park, New Jersey. She has facilitated groups for adolescents, women, and grandparents. She enjoys journaling, being a DJ with an I-Phone, hosting gatherings, and feels her mission includes exposing people to the power of truth and connectivity.