At present, Philippe maintains a top-secret U.S. security clearance and is eligible to work on special missions for the State Department.
During his career with the State Department, Philippe was awarded four Superior Honor awards, three Meritorious Honor awards, and three Meritorious Step Increases; he served as a State Department Powell Fellow and on the DS Assistant Secretary’s Advisory Council.
Philippe graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He also received a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and is an active member of the bar in the District of Columbia.