Updated: August 13, 2025

Joanne Phipps

Eastern USA Liaison · Volunteer Grants & Education Consultant

Joanne Phipps is a globally experienced educator and applied ethnographer supporting Oax Sport’s mission with grant writing and international outreach. Born in the UK and raised in the USA, she brings a unique intercultural perspective and over 15 years of higher education teaching experience. Based in Oaxaca, Joanne is passionate about access, equity, and cross-cultural learning. She also leads our U.S. federal grant development following our SAM.gov registration for federal assistance (UEI: DXQMXX5587M5).

About Joanne

Joanne supports Oax Sport as a volunteer grants writer and education consultant. She helps coordinate donation logistics and contributes to proposal development, scholarship outreach, and communications. Her background combines anthropology, international teaching, and nonprofit advocacy.

Education

MA, International/Global Studies – East Carolina University
MA, Cultural Anthropology – East Carolina University
BA, Journalism & Classical Art and Archaeology – Indiana University Bloomington

Professional Experience

International Education Consultant – Mosaico Mentors
Senior Coach – Blue Ivy Coaching (college applications)
Anthropology Instructor – Nash Community College & North Carolina Wesleyan University
English Instructor – Business English2Go (Costa Rica)

Volunteer Work

In addition to her role at Oax Sport, Joanne has volunteered with adult language learners and local language exchanges in Oaxaca. She also provides free tutoring to help local residents develop English skills for tourism jobs.

Languages

English (native), Spanish (working proficiency), basic Mixe and Zapotec

Connect with Joanne

Interested in supporting our mission or collaborating on grants? Visit our contact page and mention Joanne for U.S.-based outreach or federal funding partnerships. Oax Sport Inc is actively registered for federal assistance under SAM.gov (UEI: DXQMXX5587M5), valid through May 10, 2026.