PHILLIP S.

WALKER
Washington, DC 202-291-2841 (h) 202-365-5281 (m) UmojaInstitute@gmail.com
CERTIFIED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
Senior Program Director Expert Trainer and Facilitator Program and Curriculum Development Specialist
Passionate senior-level program manager with more than 20 years of experience cultivating youth leaders, implementing highly-
effective youth development programs, coordinating service delivery for youth and young adults to support education, workforce,
and personal goal attainment, creating developmentally-appropriate curricula, conducting program evaluation to support
continuous improvement, and effectively managing and building teams through coaching and professional development. Areas of
expertise include:
Program & Project Management Presentations & Public Speaking Research and Analysis
Training and Facilitation Community Engagement Performance Management
Curriculum Design Strategic Planning Policy Development
Team Leadership & Development Program Monitoring & Evaluation Partnerships & External Relations
Visionary Leadership Volunteer Recruitment & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DC DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (DOES), OFFICE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS, WASHINGTON, DC
Director, Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) May 2012 Present
Responsible for the implementation of MBYLI, a youth leadership program that provides 300 DC youth ages 14-24 with year-round
leadership development and goal planning activities throughout the school year and summer with an annual operating budget of
$1M. Responsible for the management and professional development of 6 program coordinators and 15 support staff, plus the hiring
and management of 65 seasonal facilitators/trainers. Responsible for overseeing all event planning and implementation,
procurement of space, equipment, and supplies, program evaluation and performance management, and communications with youth,
parents, and external/internal stakeholders. Responsible for coordinating the citys youth government program, which includes
holding an annual citywide election for DCs Youth Mayors and Youth Councilmembers. Promoted to Director within one year of
service as Senior Program Development Specialist.
Key Contributions:
Supported more than 1,500 youth leaders to successfully complete the program, maintaining a 100% high school graduation
rate and 95%+ college acceptance rate for 4 consecutive years.
Launched the Districts Global Youth Workforce initiative through a partnership with the US State Department and Global
Kids, Inc., increasing international awareness for 60 youth per year and sending a team of 30 DC youth to the Republic of South
Africa each summer.
Established a calendar of Youth Town Hall events in partnership with the Executive Office of the Mayor, which allows youth
across the city to communicate with city leadership on local public policy issues affecting them.
Commissioned a yearlong programmatic process evaluation with an independent evaluator to support program improvement
and capture data to demonstrate impact.

DC DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (DOES), OFFICE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS, WASHINGTON, DC

Training Coordinator/Lead Facilitator June 2008 April 2012
Responsible for coordinating and providing technical assistance to support all department trainings for youth, parents, staff, and
internal and external partners. Conducted research to enhance existing training materials and develop new implementation
proposals, including a soft-skills training to support youth entering the workforce. Designed and developed worksite supervisor
training presentation to support volunteer employers. Led trainings and developed train-the-trainer session to facilitate training for
large groups of volunteers. Facilitated personal development and employability skills training for all MBYLI participants.
Key Contributions:
Appointed by the Agency Director to lead the design and implementation of the Summer Training Employment Program
(STEP), an intensive, six-week experience to empower 500 of the Districts most vulnerable, out-of-school youth.
In 2011, facilitated more than 200 training sessions reaching an audience of over 10,000 youth and 500 employers in the
Mayors Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP),
Led a cross-sector youth development training initiative to promote best practices in youth development to support the DC
Department of Parks and Recreation.

FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE ACADEMY, WASHINGTON, DC

Transitions Program Coordinator January 2007 June 2008
Responsible for developing interventions and services to support incoming freshman in successfully transitioning from junior high
to high school. Hosted forums for students to discuss gender-specific issues with same-gendered upper-class mentors. Held meeting
with parents to discuss student progress, special needs, and differentiated learning strategies. Created transitional curriculum maps
and lesson plans to support the program. Managed teachers within the program to ensure successful implementation of the
curriculum.

KAMIT INSTITUTE FOR MAGNIFICENT ACHIEVERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, DC

Vice Principal/Dean of Students September 2005 December 2006
Managed overall disciplinary and behavioral procedures and implemented the code of conduct policy for the High School and
Middle school operations. Responsible for creating viable community service opportunities for participants. Served as team leader
for security team, facilitated after school detention center, served as substitute teacher, and served as school administrator in the
absence of Principal and Executive Director. Met with the Board of Trustees to discuss new policies and procedures.

DC DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (DOES), OFFICE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS, WASHINGTON, DC

Workforce Development Specialist September 1996 August 2005
Facilitated participant training in a variety of content areas including, cultural diversity, race and gender relations, personal
development, leadership skills, government and politics, group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Responsible for creating viable
community services and mentorship opportunities for participants. Worked in collaboration with the Mayor's Office, community
groups, and federal and local agencies to achieve agency and community objectives. Supervised focus groups for youth leaders on the
implementation of new initiatives. Monitored youth programs contracts for compliance. Responsible for outreach and recruitment
for the Out of School Program and the MBYLI.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILLS

Clemson University, Clemson, SC 2017
- Masters of Science in Youth Development
- Graduate Certificate in Youth Leadership Development
American University, Washington, DC 2010
- Completed Graduate Coursework in International Training and Education
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC 2000
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Visual Performance Arts with a concentration in Theatre Arts

Training: Advancing Youth Development for Youth Workers (2012), Case Management, US Department of Labor (2002),
the U.S. Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corpsman (1989)

Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project), GeoSolutions Virtual One Stop (VOS), Quickbase,
PeopleSoft, and SmartSheet

Affiliations: Stepping Stones Mentoring and Tutoring Corporation (Washington, DC), Y.M.C.A. Youth & Government
Program (Washington, DC), Mayors Youth Leadership Alumni Association (Washington, DC)