Adena Philips

Adena Philips - Member Profile

New York, NY

MBA, New York University
Deloitte

Adena is an organizational consultant and executive coach with 20 years of experience guiding leaders and teams through growth, transition, and strategic transformation. Drawing on a foundation in strategy and operations at Deloitte Consulting, she brings a grounded, perceptive presence to complex challenges. Her work spans sectors from nuclear fusion to faith-based institutions, and everything between including life sciences, finance, and tech.

Bicoastal between New York and California, Adena leads Rhizome Partners, a networked practice that supports mission-driven clients in aligning leadership, deepening culture, and building the systems, trust, and clarity needed for change. She serves on nonprofit boards focused on leadership and policy and is a senior trainer with Resetting the Table, facilitating dialogue across divides. A frequent speaker and facilitator, she works with a range of institutions—from city agencies to national organizations.

She holds an MBA from NYU Stern with specializations in Strategy, Leadership & Change, and Global Business, and a BA in Philosophy and Communications from York University.

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