Mrs Shanii Phillips

Like most people, Shanii fell into the world of science communication through a little bit of luck and meeting a lot of good people, and now identifies as a passionate science communication researcher-practitioner.

In her current role leading the Customer Insights team at Scitech Discovery Centre, Shanii is responsible for developing evaluation tools, and analysing and reporting data about visitor experience and impact of Scitech’s programs in the science centre, the community and through professional development programs for educators. This role combines her passions for science communication, high quality evaluation of practice and new interest in social impact. She also loves to join a good cause, and has recently taken on the role of VP of Scicomm Policy for ASC.

Shanii is particularly interested in the opportunities science communication can play in social justice and informed decision-making. Prior to pivoting into evaluation, she worked as a science centre presenter (and performer) for 7 years, and loves any opportunity to blow up a fiery hydrogen balloon or set off a fog bomb with liquid nitrogen!