Jennifer Phillips
About Jennifer Phillips
Jennifer Phillips serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, CTO, and CRO at Nylas, leveraging her extensive experience in financial operations and executive support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from UC Santa Barbara and has completed Leadership and Management studies at Stanford University.
Work at Nylas
Jennifer Phillips serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, CTO, and CRO at Nylas. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing to its operations during a phase of hypergrowth. In this role, she manages executive-level communications and supports the leadership team in various operational tasks.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Phillips studied at Stanford University, focusing on Continuing Studies with an emphasis on Leadership and Management from 2011 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from UC Santa Barbara between 1994 and 1998. Her educational background complements her expertise in managing executive communications and operations.
Background in Financial Industry Operations
Jennifer possesses a strong background in financial industry operations, particularly in equity trading and portfolio management. She worked as an Executive Assistant to the President and Portfolio Manager at Orbis Investments from 2011 to 2013, where she supported a firm managing $37 billion in assets.
Previous Experience at Fidelity National Financial
Before joining Orbis Investments, Jennifer worked at Fidelity National Financial for a decade, from 2001 to 2011. In her role as Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder, she also supported various functions, including equity trading and distressed debt analysis, within a Fortune 500 company generating $8.4 billion in annual revenue.
Role at AppFolio, Inc.
Jennifer served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founders at AppFolio, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. During her eight years at the SaaS startup, she played a significant role in supporting the leadership team as the company transitioned into a growth phase.