Philip is a Vice President of Government Affairs at ML Strategies. He assists clients with legislative and public policy matters, leveraging extensive experience analyzing complex proposals, developing policy recommendations, and engaging government, business, and nonprofit stakeholders. His background spans health care, public health, taxation, education, state and municipal government, regulatory oversight, and the Massachusetts budget process.
Prior to joining ML Strategies, Philip was a fellow at the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, where he researched state and federal policy proposals and authored policy briefs, reports, and other publications. His focus included state Medicaid funding, corporate taxation, health care affordability, and proposals contained in the Massachusetts budget and pending legislation. He also represented the organization in policy working groups and appointed commissions.
Earlier, Philip served as legal counsel to the Massachusetts House Committee on Ways and Means. In that role, he analyzed and advised on legislation involving public health, behavioral health, elder affairs, education, municipal government, and health care financing. He also supported legislative initiatives addressing oversight of health care transactions, pharmaceutical pricing transparency, maternal health services, and insurance and Medicaid coverage.
Philip previously served as legislative director and legislative aide in the office of a Massachusetts state representative.