Academy of Art University Athletics

Career: Vanessa Phillips was one of the first members of the Dames and worked on the design of the official Academy of Art University athletics department website ... competed on her high school cheer teams (Kadena HS and Vanden HS) for a combined four years (three-year letterwinner) ... earned UCA All-American, NCA All-Star, 2004 Athlete of the year at Kadena HS, 2006 Leadership Award at Vanden HS ... lists her biggest athletic thrill as building advanced stunts.

Personal: Vanessa Phillips was born April 25, 1988 in Cannon AFB, New Mexico ... enjoys jewelry-making, watching movies, and cheerleading ... hopes to become a web designer ... Web Design & New Media major.