Phil has been actively involved in Pre-K to 12th grade education in California for over two decades. Phil serves as the President of the Silver Giving Foundation. By focusing on quality early education, systemic improvements and enhancing teacher career pathways, the Silver Giving Foundation is committed to improving California’s education system for all children. Phil is also a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of California Education Partners. Finally, as an active civic leader, Phil has also co-chaired seven successful ballot campaigns that have raised collectively over $7.0 billion for the public schools and children of San Francisco. Phil considers himself fortunate to have been diagnosed as a special education (dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD) student as a fourth grader. A group of talented and dedicated elementary and secondary teachers took Phil under their wings and committed to helping him succeed. He believes deeply that every child should have the same opportunities as he did. Phil earned his A.B. in Political Science from Stanford University and his MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business. When he is not visiting districts or moonlighting as a live music photographer, Phil, his wife and three grown children can be found at San Francisco Giants games.
