Susan Phillips
About Susan Phillips
Susan Phillips is a Senior Climate Reporter and Editor at WHYY in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and has received multiple awards for her environmental reporting, including ten Edward R. Murrow awards.
Work at WHYY
Susan Phillips serves as the Senior Climate Reporter/Editor at WHYY, a public media organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has held this position since 2023, focusing on environmental reporting and leading WHYY's Climate Desk. Her work involves in-depth coverage of climate issues, contributing to public understanding of environmental challenges and policies.
Education and Expertise
Susan Phillips has a strong educational background in journalism and environmental studies. She earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Journalism from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism in 2003. Additionally, she studied Politics at the University of Essex and holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations from The George Washington University. Phillips furthered her expertise in environmental journalism as a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2014.
Background
Susan Phillips has extensive experience in journalism, particularly in environmental issues. Her reporting has taken her to various countries, including Japan, Costa Rica, France, Guatemala, Cuba, Israel, and Morocco. Notably, she traveled to Haiti in 2010 to cover the earthquake, showcasing her commitment to reporting on significant global events.
Achievements
Susan Phillips has received numerous accolades for her journalism. She has been honored with ten Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism. Her work includes producing an award-winning series on Pennsylvania’s gas rush titled 'The Shale Game.' She also received the duPont-Columbia Award for her coverage of fracking and Marcellus Shale development, and won the Associated Press Sandy Starobin Award for uncovering threats to drinking water related to gas drilling.