Phyllis Bridges earned a bachelor’s degree in African American studies from Guilford College, studied interior design at High Point University, and attended Brookstone Business College. She is chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee in Jamestown and has served as co-chair of The Coltrane Project, chairperson of the High Point Preservation Society, and board member of the Washington Street Historical Preservation Society. She was also a member of the High Point 2045 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and is a former president of the High Point Fine Art Guild. She lives in Jamestown, North Carolina.

Phyllis is the chief executive officer of Yalik’s African American Art & Cultural Movement, where she also serves as a project developer.

Phyllis Bridges's campaign for Jamestown Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.