Phillip David Ellison

4.0 Schools connects, coaches and invests in people to test new learning spaces and tools with students and families in their local communities.

The Tiny Fellowship takes aspiring founders from an idea with early traction to a proof point that is ready to grow. Fellows learn how to plan, run, and evaluate a recurring, part-time pilot (e.g. after-school club). As a Tiny Fellow, you’ll receive coaching from experts, a $10K grant, and a community of peers, all pushing them to run… Show more

4.0 Schools connects, coaches and invests in people to test new learning spaces and tools with students and families in their local communities.

The Tiny Fellowship takes aspiring founders from an idea with early traction to a proof point that is ready to grow. Fellows learn how to plan, run, and evaluate a recurring, part-time pilot (e.g. after-school club). As a Tiny Fellow, you’ll receive coaching from experts, a $10K grant, and a community of peers, all pushing them to run disciplined tests. By the end of the Tiny Fellowship, fellows have evidence that your idea works, that people want it, and have support for moving forward. Show less

Established in 1999, The Tufts University Presidential Awards for Citizenship and Public Service honor exceptional graduating (10 undergraduate and 7 graduate) students from all undergraduate and graduate programs who have exhibited civic leadership and participated in outstanding community service during their time at Tufts. In partnership with Tisch College, the Presidential Awards support the University’s commitment to civic engagement by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments and… Show more

Established in 1999, The Tufts University Presidential Awards for Citizenship and Public Service honor exceptional graduating (10 undergraduate and 7 graduate) students from all undergraduate and graduate programs who have exhibited civic leadership and participated in outstanding community service during their time at Tufts. In partnership with Tisch College, the Presidential Awards support the University’s commitment to civic engagement by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments and celebrating the diverse ways to improve civic life. http://president.tufts.edu/presidential-award-for-citizenship/
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Selected as the first place winner in the social impact track from 60 initial start-ups and among 6 finalist start-up companies for the ULink, the education technology startup I cofounded. ULink was awarded a fifteen thousand dollar check, five thousand dollars in legal support, and other in-kind prizes. Tufts sends the winners on a road show to meet with venture investors in San Francisco and New York City. A university-wide event, the competition draws entries from recent alumni, faculty… Show more

Selected as the first place winner in the social impact track from 60 initial start-ups and among 6 finalist start-up companies for the ULink, the education technology startup I cofounded. ULink was awarded a fifteen thousand dollar check, five thousand dollars in legal support, and other in-kind prizes. Tufts sends the winners on a road show to meet with venture investors in San Francisco and New York City. A university-wide event, the competition draws entries from recent alumni, faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate applicants from across the university.
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The Africana Center Director's Award recognizes the efforts of a student who helps the Africana Center to carry out the mission of the center and serves as a Tufts Ambassador for students in our community. The Rising Leader Award acknowledges not only the potential but the amazing qualities of up and coming leaders in the Africana community.

Selected as the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal Fellow ($5,000.00) by City Year and The Millennial Trains Project. As a fellow, all of my related expenses will be paid for during my 10 day trans-continental trip to LA, SF, Denver, Milwaukee, and Detroit to gain feedback on my education tech startup, ULink, as well as entrepreneurial/professional workshops from premier design strategy firm IDEO, City Year, The Rockefeller Foundation, and other partners.

THE MILLENNIAL TRAINS PROJECT (MTP)… Show more

Selected as the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal Fellow ($5,000.00) by City Year and The Millennial Trains Project. As a fellow, all of my related expenses will be paid for during my 10 day trans-continental trip to LA, SF, Denver, Milwaukee, and Detroit to gain feedback on my education tech startup, ULink, as well as entrepreneurial/professional workshops from premier design strategy firm IDEO, City Year, The Rockefeller Foundation, and other partners.

THE MILLENNIAL TRAINS PROJECT (MTP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that leads crowd-funded transcontinental train journeys for diverse groups of young innovators to explore America's new frontiers, grow as leaders, and advance projects that benefit, serve, and inspire others. http://www.millennialtrain.co

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I am honored to have been chosen for Hive San Francisco 2015 from over 1900 applicants from 124 countries applied for Hive August 2015. Hive is a global network of leaders and entrepreneurs who are working to create a better world. The Hive Global Leaders Program is an immersive and transformative three-day educational experience, including interactive sessions, dynamic activities, and thought-provoking discussions.

The curriculum has been influenced by the Harvard Business School MBA… Show more

I am honored to have been chosen for Hive San Francisco 2015 from over 1900 applicants from 124 countries applied for Hive August 2015. Hive is a global network of leaders and entrepreneurs who are working to create a better world. The Hive Global Leaders Program is an immersive and transformative three-day educational experience, including interactive sessions, dynamic activities, and thought-provoking discussions.

The curriculum has been influenced by the Harvard Business School MBA program, the Singularity University Executive Program, the Stanford d.school, the Harvard Graduate Student Leadership Institute, Ashoka, The Art of Living, Landmark Curriculum for Living, and the work of Google[x] innovator Tom Chi.

So far, the Hive network includes CEOs of $200 million dollar companies, award-winning social entrepreneurs, elected leaders, neuroscientists, tech entrepreneurs, human rights activists, Stanford lecturers, Olympic Gold medalists, World Bank researchers, astronauts, and many more Show less

In Washington, D.C., I discussed my personal experience as a man of color transitioning to tech in venture philanthropy and entrepreneurship. In addition, I discussed trends in education tech, innovation policy, and tech based social entrepreneurship along side:
Kat Calvin: Founder of Black Girls Hack
Chike Aguh: Associate Principal at The Advisory Board Company
Dr. Ryan L. Shelby: Energy Engineering Advisor at USAID
Brian Williams: Founder & CEO of Purchase Black LLC.
Kwasi… Show more

In Washington, D.C., I discussed my personal experience as a man of color transitioning to tech in venture philanthropy and entrepreneurship. In addition, I discussed trends in education tech, innovation policy, and tech based social entrepreneurship along side:
Kat Calvin: Founder of Black Girls Hack
Chike Aguh: Associate Principal at The Advisory Board Company
Dr. Ryan L. Shelby: Energy Engineering Advisor at USAID
Brian Williams: Founder & CEO of Purchase Black LLC.
Kwasi Frye: Senior Solutions Provider at Clearly Innovative Inc.
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Invited to join the newly launched Tufts 1+4 Bridge Year-Service Advisory Committee alongside a selected group of university -wide faculty, trustees, and students. This innovative bridge-year program provides accepted students the opportunity to learn from a transformational year of full-time service, domestically or abroad, before beginning their academic studies at Tufts. The program has received generous support from individual donors as well as Santander Bank, N.A., through its Santander… Show more

Invited to join the newly launched Tufts 1+4 Bridge Year-Service Advisory Committee alongside a selected group of university -wide faculty, trustees, and students. This innovative bridge-year program provides accepted students the opportunity to learn from a transformational year of full-time service, domestically or abroad, before beginning their academic studies at Tufts. The program has received generous support from individual donors as well as Santander Bank, N.A., through its Santander Universities Division.

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I was invited to speak with students, faculty, trustees, national service leaders, and outside members of the community to discuss my experience as national service member with City Year New York. In addition, my speech highlighted the need for cross-sector partnership and social entrepreneurship to solve intractable social problems. After my speech, I sat on a panel with:

Stanley McChrystal, former U.S. Army General and Co-Chair of The Franklin Project at the Aspen Institute
Alan… Show more

I was invited to speak with students, faculty, trustees, national service leaders, and outside members of the community to discuss my experience as national service member with City Year New York. In addition, my speech highlighted the need for cross-sector partnership and social entrepreneurship to solve intractable social problems. After my speech, I sat on a panel with:

Stanley McChrystal, former U.S. Army General and Co-Chair of The Franklin Project at the Aspen Institute
Alan Solomont, former Ambassador of Spain and current Tisch College Dean at Tufts University
Dr. Anthony Monocco, President of Tufts University
Dr. David Harris, Vice Provost at Tufts Univ. Show less

Selected as one of 20 students in cohort across Tufts University (undergraduate) for innovative multi-year leadership program that develops core civic skills by partnering with local community organizations and building sustainable capacity. Tisch Scholars are leaders for civic engagement and catalysts for change

Nominated as a candidate by Tufts University for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive and prestigious federal scholarship granted to U.S. college juniors for demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service.

Invited to represent Tufts University and the Tisch College of Public Service at the 2015 Harvard University Institute Politics National Campaign conference for higher education students and administrators at the Harvard Kennedy School. This weekend conference focused on millennial voting, the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, campus voting registration and engagement, communications and digital/social media political strategy, and civic tech. If accepted, Student Ambassadors are eligible for a… Show more

Invited to represent Tufts University and the Tisch College of Public Service at the 2015 Harvard University Institute Politics National Campaign conference for higher education students and administrators at the Harvard Kennedy School. This weekend conference focused on millennial voting, the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, campus voting registration and engagement, communications and digital/social media political strategy, and civic tech. If accepted, Student Ambassadors are eligible for a full-scholarship to the Harvard Kennedy School. Show less