Award-winning creative professional Philip O. has been appointed to serve on the National Endowment for the Arts. He has extensive experience in event production, design, marketing, public relations, fundraising, and community engagement. Philip has a diploma from ALISON, a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University, and certificates from Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. He also studied Executive Education at Harvard Business School.

Philip has worked as a Community Engagement Coordinator at Virginia Stage Company, Creative Director & Director of Special Projects at Operation Smile, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Generic Theater, and a Web Programmer at Otto Design and Marketing. He was also a Senior Art Director at Launch Interactive, Visual Information Specialist for the U.S. Air Force at the United States Department of Defense, and Graphic Designer at Old Dominion University. He also worked as a Visual Merchandising Manager at J.Crew and a Writer/Correspondent at The Virginian-Pilot - Landmark Media.

Thanks to his unique skills, expertise, and professional experience, Philip has become a prominent figure in the creative industry. He is a specialist in creative direction, event planning, marketing, public relations, fundraising, and community engagement. As a result, he has been appointed to serve on the National Endowment for the Arts, receiving recognition for his talent and commitment to the arts.