WWA Member Profile
Christina Phillips
I’ve spent my career helping people feel safe, supported, and confident in the work they do. As a Regional Safety Manager for Nestlé. I lead safety culture across large manufacturing environments, focusing on the human side of safety —…
Professional
Experience, expertise, and connection goals
About me / professional summary
I’ve spent my career helping people feel safe, supported, and confident in the work they do. As a Regional Safety Manager for Nestlé. I lead safety culture across large manufacturing environments, focusing on the human side of safety — communication, inclusion, and psychological well‑being. I’m currently completing my doctorate in Environmental Health & Safety Management, which allows me to blend academic research with real‑world leadership to create workplaces where people feel empowered to speak up and look out for one another. I’m passionate about redefining what safety leadership looks like, especially for women in manufacturing. My approach is rooted in empathy, clarity, and the belief that strong teams are built through trust, not fear. Outside of my corporate role, I run Sculpted Harmony Studio, a pottery brand inspired by resilience and mindful creativity. Both sides of my work reflect the same mission: helping people grow, feel grounded, and thrive in environments that support them.
- Industry
- Warehousing
- Professional experience
- 6-10 Years
- Specialization / expertise
- Industrial Hygiene Specialist OSHA Compliance Specialist Incident Management
- Skills
- • Safety Leadership — Leading safety programs, shaping culture, and driving operational excellence • Environmental Health & Safety Management — Regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and systems oversight • Psychological Safety — Building trust, communication pathways, and speak‑up culture • Inclusive Leadership — Empowering diverse teams and fostering belonging • Operational Risk Assessment — Hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and continuous improvement • Crisis & Incident Response — Managing critical events with clarity, empathy, and structure • Training & Facilitation — Designing and delivering engaging safety and leadership training • Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Partnering with manufacturing, HR, engineering, and leadership teams • Data‑Driven Decision Making — Using metrics, audits, and analytics to guide strategy • Communication & Coaching — Guiding teams, mentoring leaders, and strengthening interpersonal dynamics • Change Management — Leading organizational shifts with clarity and buy‑in • Employee Engagement — Creating environments where people feel valued and motivated • Strategic Planning — Aligning safety goals with business objectives • Conflict Resolution — Navigating tough conversations with empathy and authority • Coaching Emerging Leaders — Developing confidence, communication, and accountability in others
- Affiliation
- WiSC, ASSP, WSP, Influential Women’s Magazine, BCSP, NSC, NHCA, and NSLS.
- I am looking to connect with…
- I’m looking to connect with emerging leaders who want guidance, mentorship, and support in developing their voice.
- I am interested in
- Business Opportunities · Consulting Work · Job Offers · Business Funding · Startups · Networking · Financing Business Ventures · Staffing/Recruiting · Personal Branding
Biography
I’m a Regional Safety Manager for Nestlé and a Doctoral Candidate in Environmental Health & Safety Management, dedicated to building workplaces where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. My career has been shaped by a belief that safety is more than compliance — it’s culture, communication, and the everyday courage to look out for one another. Across manufacturing environments, I focus on strengthening psychological safety, elevating team engagement, and leading with empathy and clarity. I’m passionate about redefining what leadership looks like for women in operational roles and helping organizations create environments where every voice matters. Outside of my corporate work, I run Sculpted Harmony Studio, a pottery brand inspired by resilience, mindfulness, and creative expression. Whether I’m shaping clay or shaping culture, my mission is the same: to help people grow, feel grounded, and thrive. SafetySavvyCo — Pottery studio safety education and consulting, founded by Christina Phillips. SafetySavvyCo helps potters and studios work safely with silica dust, kilns, and glaze chemicals through online trainings, studio safety assessments, and membership resources — bringing professional safety practice to the pottery studio. safetysavvyco.com Sculpted Harmony — A Harrisburg-area pottery studio creating handmade stoneware — mugs, bowls, vases, and seasonal pieces — thrown and glazed by hand, with safety built into every step of the process. Shop the collection at sculptedharmony.com
Education & honors
Academic background and recognition
Undergraduate school
Columbia Southern University
Occupational Health and Safety
Minor: Management 2023Graduate school
Columbia Southern University
Occupational Health and Safety
2024Graduate school
Columbia Southern University
Environmental Health & Safety Management — Doctoral candidate, in progress
- Awards & honors
- GSP (Graduate Safety Practitioner, BCSP) · COHC (Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist)
Personal
The person behind the professional profile
- Gender
- Female
- City
- Harrisburg
- State / province
- PA
- Country
- United States
- Favorite business publication
- “My favorite brand publication is Forbes Women — I love how they spotlight leadership, innovation, and the women reshaping modern workplaces.”
- Hobbies / sports
- I am a potter for fun, a bowler and I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
- Family
- I am Married with two children, our son is a lawyer out of Harrisburg and our daughter is a sales clerk in Arizona, we also have two genial Shiba Inu’s.
Websites & social
Professional work and public profiles