Renewing The Renaissance

Specialties

Working with exceptional artists with challenges.

History

Established in 2011.

The idea for Renewing the Renaissance began after my daughter, who is autistic, graduated from high-​school. I became aware that our society has yet to develop an effective way to integrate post-​high school challenged adults into society, either financially or socially, so that they are able to live meaningful lives. Significant under-​employment or even unemployment is the result. Renewing the Renaissance was started as a way to develop and illustrate an effective model focused on challenged adults’ individual strengths, and to provide management and mentorship around their weaknesses. In our case, we are focusing on challenged adults who are exceptionally gifted artists, allowing them to grow creatively – a Renaissance for the 21^st Century, if you will.

Meet the Business Owner

Phil S.

Business Owner

Inspired by his autistic daughter, Phil came up with the idea to create a company focused on mentoring gifted artists with challenges, and providing them the opportunity to focus on their art instead of the additional complexities of running a business. He currently serves as President of Renewing the Renaissance. He is a former longtime tax partner of Ernst & Young and adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University in the Masters of Tax Program. Phil earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine in Economics and graduated Summa cum Laude with a Master’s degree from Golden Gate University.

Originally from Los Angeles, Phil has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 40 years with his wife and daughter.