Emmett Phillips Jr. is a dynamic artist, educator, and community leader based in Des Moines, Iowa. A poet, hip-hop artist, actor, and teaching artist, he harnesses art and culture as tools  for empowerment and education.Some of his most notable exhibitions include spoken word at the World Food Prize Laureate Ceremony, a live Hip-Hop band performance at 80/35 Music Festival, and a lead acting role in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson.  As a Career Pathways Program Facilitator for Iowa's first and only Best Buy Teen Tech Center, he helps young people explore creative and technical career opportunities. A National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant recipient, Phillips has developed impactful arts education curricula, incorporating hip-hop and poetry to make learning engaging and accessible. Emmett is also a proud CultureAll Ambassador that has developed and facilitated workshops with the organization for several years.