Phil contributes expertise as an information technology worker with a focus on software development.  He has specialized in the construction of database applications and data driven websites.  Currently working on a master’s degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in American Studies, he completed his undergraduate work in Latin American History.  His research explores the role of banks in the emergence of liberal democracy and the periodic resurgence of social movements centered around the nation, authority, and white supremacy .  Phil contributes to open source technologies, open data, and data privacy initiatives.  As an instructor of computer literacy and English as a second language, he is committed to the transformative role of education in addressing systemic inequities.  When he is not reading, writing, or coding, he can be found exploring the music worlds of Honky Tonk, Irish jigs, and San Juanitos.

Phil’s primary role will be as a contributor to the team’s technology efforts, including
web development, website administration, and technology infrastructure. His
secondary role will be as a contributor to content management efforts.