This scholarship was created to honor the consistent hard work of Joann Phillips, who is a servant-leader, dedicated to education and community, with an unwavering commitment to social justice. These are qualities for which every social worker strives.

Phillips is a licensed social worker and therapist who holds two master’s degrees—in Liberal Studies and Social Work—from IU South Bend. She has been the Chair of the Human Services Program for Ivy Tech Community College North Central region since 2006. In addition to Ivy Tech, she has taught at IU South Bend, Bethel College, Saint Mary’s College, and at the community college level.

In addition, Phillips has administrative experience in universities and agencies, including serving as marketing director at Lake Michigan College and as alumni director at IU South Bend. She has practiced therapy with Intrigue Counseling of South Bend and has worked part-time at Madison Center, the community's mental health center. Her areas of special interest and research include poverty and the multiple barriers that are faced by vulnerable populations (particularly women and children), and the community resources that serve these populations.

Thank you for honoring Phillips' remarkable work and supporting the social workers of tomorrow!

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