Phil Volkers

Phil Volkers is a seasoned Product Manager at Macmillan Learning since April 2014, specializing in browser-administered, auto-graded assessments for STEM disciplines in secondary and higher education. Volkers has played a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive platform for content creation, management, delivery, and analysis, with a strong emphasis on user experience and accessibility standards. Previously, Volkers served as the Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Teams Lead at Sapling Learning from 2007 to 2014, where responsibilities included product vision, workflow planning, and digital content creation. Volkers began a career in chemistry with a summer internship at ExxonMobil in 2002, focusing on organic synthesis of zeolite templates. Academic credentials include a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BA in Chemistry with a Molecular Biology concentration from St. Olaf College.