Shareef Phillips
Shareef J. Phillips (he/him/they) is a proud military brat of two esteemed Army majors. Born in Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, and raised in Washington, DC, by way of Atlanta, GA, Shareef is an alum of Morehouse College ’17, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies. He later achieved a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Loyola Marymount University ’20 in Los Angeles, California.
With a background in production/marketing coordination, creative direction, and project management, Shareef thrives in creative spaces, always seeking innovative ways to streamline production workflows. In addition to his work at Benetech, he is an experienced podcast host, bringing engaging discussions and fresh perspectives to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. As the host of Odd One’s Out and The Un-edited Project, he curates compelling conversations that challenge narratives and amplify diverse voices.