Experience & Qualifications
Who is Dr. Nikita Phillips?
Over three decades of leadership across every level (Local, State, Regional & National)— with a foundation built on integrity, a commitment to education, and a standard of excellence.
Educational & Professional Credentials
2011
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
University of North Texas Health Science Center
2002
Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology
Tulane University SPHTM
1996
B.A., Biological Sciences
California State University, Sacramento
Certifications & Credentials
- Certified DID Trainer & Master Facilitator
- Grow with Google Trainer
- Certified MIT Trainer
- Certified Investigator
- Langevin Certified
- Langevin Instructional Design (New Designers)
“People rise to the standard when they truly understand it. And when they feel supported, they lead with greater confidence.”
Leadership Across Every Level
Service That Spans the Sisterhood
Chapter
Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter
2019 - 2021 | Chair, Scholarship Committee
2017 - 2019 | Chair, Nominating Committee
2011 - 2015 | Chapter President
2009 - 2011 | 1st Vice-President
2004 - 2005, 2009-2011 | Chair, Membership Services
2001 - 2003 | Member, New Orleans Alumnae
2000 - 2001 | Member, Sacramento Alumnae
1994 - 1995 | Chapter President, Nu Lambda
1993 - 1994 | Vice President, Nu Lambda
Initiated Spring 1993 | Nu Lambda Chapter
State
Texas/New Mexico Leadership
2017 - 2018 | Volunteer Services Coordinator
2016 - 2017 | CTT Coordinator
2014 - 2018 | Logistics Team Member
2014 - 2016 | Special Projects Team Member
2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 | State Summit Workshop Presenter
- Art in the City
- The Embodi Experience
- Staying the Course: Collegiate to Alumnae and Beyond
- Beyond the Red Carpet
- Roadmap to Leadership
Regional
Southwest Region Leadership
2026 | SW Delta Pearl Guest Speaker
2024 | SW Delta Pearl Capstone Panelist
2022 | Member, Elections Committee (SWRC)
2022 | SW Delta Pearl Guest Speaker
2020 - 2022, 2025 - Present | Certified Investigator
2018 - 2020 | Chair, Regional Nominating Committee
2018 | Chair, Service Project Committee (SWRC)
2018 - Present | Member, RD MIT Packet Review Team
2011 - Present | Certified DID Trainer
2011 - Present | Certified MIT Trainer
2011, 2014 | Voting Delegate
1993, 2009 | Alternate Delegate
National
National Leadership & Service
2026 (V), 2024, 2023, 2022(V), 2021 (V), 2020, 2019, 2013 | Delta Days
2022 - Present | Leadership Academy - DPLD Subcommittee
2020 - 2022 | Grow with Google Ad Hoc Committee
2016 | Summit VII - Hazing Prevention Summit
2015, 2017, 2021 | VIP Escort - Honorary Members
2015 | DREF Teacher Efficacy Workshop Speaker
2013 | Centennial Torch Memorial Observance Speaker
2013, 1994 | Voting Delegate
2012 | Hortense Golden Canady International Women's Summit
2010 | Alternate Delegate
Areas of Expertise
Built for This Work
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Training Design & Facilitation
Stakeholder Engagement
Compliance, Audit, Conflict Resolution & Risk Management
Succession Planning & Talent Development
Organizational Transformation
Program & Project Management
Experienced Leadership You Can Trust
Let’s work together to strengthen standards, empower leaders, and elevate Delta.