Jeremy Phillips

Growing up in Oakland, California, Jeremy Phillips brings over 16 years of experience working with the youth, graduating from California State University, East Bay, with a B.S. degree in Recreation, and a concentration in Youth Development Programming. He has received awards from officials including Senator Nancy Skinner and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber for his exceptional work with Bay Area youth. Jeremy is highly motivated with a proven record of generating and building relationships, supervising, and managing projects from concept to completion, designing educational strategies, and coaching youth to success. Jeremy Phillips has dedicated his life to helping youth and giving back. As a former troubled youth himself, he has a unique perspective on understanding and connecting with young people. Being seen as a mentor and role model for young people is an honor beyond his wildest dreams. He has served as a Poetry Out Loud coach.

Jeremy is a Youth Arts Connection Lead Workshop Artist & Facilitator. The workshops are led by a community-based and grassroots team of professional poets, spoken word artists, and educators from Contra Costa County. The program serves youth ages 12–18 at the District 3 and District 5 libraries of Antioch, Brentwood, and Pittsburg.