Rural Action invites community members to join them on Thursday, May 17th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for a Meet and Greet with Rural Action’s new CEO Debbie Phillips. The Meet and Greet will take place at Rural Action’s Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal at 9030 Hocking Hills Drive, The Plains, Ohio. Beverages and a light snack will be provided.

During the event, Phillips will share her vision for the organization as they continue to grow work and partnerships across the region. She will share highlights from Rural Action’s work over the last year as well as new projects and partnerships the organization is undertaking under her leadership.

Your Voice
Rural Action wants to hear about your hopes and vision for Appalachian Ohio as our work moves forward. What should we be thinking about? Who should we partner with?And, how you would like to be involved in creating thriving communities and healthy environments in your community and across Appalachian Ohio.

More About Debbie:
Phillips joined Rural Action in January 2017 as its Development Director after serving four terms as a representative for the 94th district in the Ohio House of Representatives.

During her time as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Phillips served on the House Finance Committee, House Education Committee, House Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, the Joint Legislative Ethics Commission and the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review. She is most proud of her work to improve fairness in school funding, which was particularly important in southeastern Ohio, where funding inequity has been pronounced.

Prior to her distinguished House service, Phillips was founding Executive Director of the Ohio Fair Schools Campaign, which was hosted through Rural Action and worked to promote quality public education. She also served the 4th Ward on the Athens City Council.

Phillips is a graduate of Ohio University and lives on a farm in Albany with her husband, Jim, and their children.