Phil Z.
Login to view DISC.Phil Z. is the Head of Media Relations and External Communications at the Smithsonian Institution, with prior leadership roles at Apple, The Washington Post, and Warner Bros. Discovery. He specializes in high-impact media campaigns for major brands and holds a B. A. from Lycoming College. Colleagues describe him as an innovator and a consummate professional.
Outside of work, Phil is defined by his tenacity, demonstrated by his seven-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. This experience reflects his core belief in seeing any commitment through to the end, no matter the difficulty. He is also interested in the work of The Walt Disney Company.
Unique fact: Despite wanting to quit nearly every hour while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, his perseverance drove him to the summit.
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