She is a registered nurse with a Masters in Nursing and a Doctorate in Education. Dr. Phillips is an experienced clinician and educator with forty years of experience, primarily in Obstetrics. Dr. Phillips is a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certified through the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners. Dr. Phillips has published several articles and presented at the local, national and international levels. Research areas includes interventions to improve breastfeeding rates and strategies that facilitate student learning.