Ringling College of Art and Design welcomes Dr. Phyllis Brown as Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College, located on the Ringling College of Art and Design Museum Campus. Highly regarded as an administrator, Phyllis brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education, a strong vision for leadership in the field of education, and a passionate commitment to lifelong learning. Much of Phyllis’ success can be attributed to her collaborative, team-centered approach to learning and leadership. Phyllis has held key leadership positions locally with the Manatee Literacy Council, Friends of the North Sarasota Library, and the State College of Florida, Florida Heritage House. Most recently she served as associate dean/campus director for the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Springfield College in Tampa, Florida. She also led undergraduate studies at Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont and Port Townsend, Washington. Prior to Goddard, she served as assistant professor of education, School of Education, Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. A native of Rhode Island, Phyllis graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history; earned a Master in Management of Human Services from Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts; and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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