Phyllis Fewster Rosser was born 30 Dec 1934. Graduated from Smith College in 1956. Attended the New York School of Interior Design, 1957, and worked as an interior designer for five years. After third child was born in 1972, became an apprentice at Ms. magazine with Smith College classmate Gloria Steinem. Worked as freelance writer and contributing editor to Ms. (1973-1988). Director of the Equality in Testing Project (1987- ), which researches sex bias in standardized tests. Co-chair of the Sex-Bias Committee for the National Center for Fair and Open Testing (1986-1987).