Nissa Lee Phillips is a dedicated Community Development practitioner with over fifteen years’ experience in the not-for-profit and community sectors. As the Hunter Homeshare Coordinator with Embrace People and Place, she works to create innovative, sustainable housing solutions that also tackle social isolation.

With a background in Social Ecology and postgraduate qualifications in Health Promotion, Nissa brings a systems-thinking, evidence-based approach to fostering connection, equity, and resilience within communities. Based in Newcastle (Muloobinba), she is passionate about social justice, housing security, and co-creating inclusive, supportive environments for those experiencing adversity.