Neil Phillips is the Chief Diversity Officer of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as well as an innovative speaker and entrepreneur who delivers light and visibility to the most pressing issues of our time: value and equity. Neil focuses on creating opportunities that elevate human value in business, education, and the public/private sector. A sought-after inspirational speaker on topics of diversity, education, and culture, Neil’s unique vision and spirit of inclusivity inspires all to See More.

Neil is a Harvard University graduate, a former professional basketball player, an Aspen Institute Education Entrepreneurship Fellow, and a member of the inaugural Echoing Green/Open Society Foundation Black Male Achievement Fellowship.