Basseterre, Saint Kitts – November 20, 2025 – Senator the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State for Social Development, Gender Affairs, Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities, has been awarded the prestigious Saint Mary’s University Young Alumni of the Year Award. This accolade recognizes her exceptional contributions to public service and her transformative work in social development, gender equity, and youth empowerment across Saint Kitts and Nevis. The award was presented during the Saint Mary’s University Alumni Awards Reception on November 19, 2025, which celebrated alumni who have made significant global impacts in their respective fields. Senator Phillip, a distinguished policy professional and former Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, was lauded for her award-winning research, community leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice. Her efforts have uplifted the most vulnerable populations and set a high standard for women and youth in public life across the Caribbean and beyond. Senator Phillip, who earned both her Bachelor of Arts (2016) and Master of Arts (2019) degrees from Saint Mary’s University, expressed her gratitude on her official social media page, stating, “I am grateful to Saint Mary’s University Alumni for this recognition. My time at Saint Mary’s provided me with invaluable connections and opportunities, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with the university for mutual growth and advancement.” The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis commended Senator Phillip for her dedication to national development and her embodiment of excellence, service, and integrity. Her recognition by Saint Mary’s University underscores her leadership and the profound impact she continues to make in advancing social justice, gender equality, and empowerment both locally and regionally.
Honourable Isalean Phillip honoured by Saint Mary’s University as Young Alumni of the Year
