Miarri Phillips is a student where she is currently studying both psychology and sociology. She is a highly motivated individual passionate about social justice and has an intense drive to create change in areas that she recognizes.
Miarri is actively involved in both her communities, starting with Rochester, New York, to her Denver campus. She is a beacon for change and a natural-born leader taking on any task and amplifying others' voices to see a more significant impact. Miarri was a Teaching Assistant and Cohort Coordinator for a Leadership Program at her previous institution. She has held several executive positions that educate others on the importance of active citizenship and civic engagement. She is notorious for her creative ideas and served as the Outreach and Engagement Chair for a nonprofit formerly known as Millennials 4 Environmental Justice. Phillips is also a Cities United Fellow alum taking a public health approach to gun violence. Miarri has had several internships and fellowships and is always looking to implement her experiences into stepping blocks for future generations after her. Phillips was recognized as the 2021 Women of Color Environmental Leaders Move Mountains Grant Program in partnership with Greening Youth Foundation and The North Face. She is the founder of Green Goddess. Green Goddess creates a space for girls of color to be their authentic selves.