Phil Lees founded PEACE Education Services* in 2008. In 2013, the work expanded to Hawaii, where the program reaches 1500 youth annually. In 2015, the organization was registered as a charity with the federal government, with Phil Lees as CEO.
Prior to his involvement with PEACE, Phil was active in the educational field as a teacher, curriculum consultant, and university instructor for 29 years. Phil is married to his high school sweetheart, Ruth Ann, and they have raised three adult children together. They are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren.
Under Phil’s leadership, PEACE Education Services has concentrated its efforts on equipping parents, educators, and
