Laurie Phillips

Executive Director


Laurie brings compassion, understanding, and optimism to providing much needed and necessary services to the St. Louis community. Her professional focus is creating access, innovation, and action. Laurie’s professional experience in social services and her passion for service leads to strong community partnerships and innovation.



Laurie has both an MBA and MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and is also a CPA. After working for 15 years in corporate finance, Laurie moved to the non-profit sector. In addition to being the Executive Director at Room at the Inn, Laurie is currently an adjunct faculty member at Washington University. Laurie sits on the Boards of several community organizations and several committees. She has both volunteer and professional experience in philanthropy, event management, strategic planning, executive leadership, and program development.