Phyllis D. Ellis

Phyllis D. Ellis is the Director of the Oneida County Health Department. She has worked throughout her career in the medical field, which has allowed her to have a direct and positive impact on her community. Prior to her current position, she served as Vice President and Trauma Coordinator of St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

Ms. Ellis has received numerous awards for her contributions to her field and community and serves or has previously served on a variety of statewide associations, including the New York State Association of County Health Officials, New York State Association of Counties Public and Mental Health Committee, New York State Trauma Advisory Committee, and various New York State Department of Health task forces. She is also involved with a number of community health and wellness groups, including the Oneida County Opiate Task Force, Oneida County Overdose Response Team, Regional Trauma Oversight Committee, Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, Regional Primary Care Center Advisory Board and the Oneida Herkimer Community Foundation Lead Taskforce Advisory Council and Mohawk Valley Lead Coalition.

She is a graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School in Utica and attended Albany Medical Center Hospital School of Nursing. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the State University of New York Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Health Service Administration from the New School for Social Research Management and Urban Policy.

Ms. Ellis is a member of the Parkway Center Board of Directors as well as the local chapter of the American Heart Association, where she serves as Board President.

She lives in New Hartford with her husband, Arthur. They have a daughter, Maria, a son, Anthony, and two cherished grandchildren.