Grant Emerson Harvey is a creative leader, higher education educator, and theatre artist with a career dedicated to advancing arts education and community engagement. As the Learning Engagement Manager at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, Grant shapes innovative curriculum and programming for a wide range of learners, from emerging young artists to lifelong patrons. His background includes over ten years of experience in theatre, education, and strategic planning, and he serves as a board member for the Canady Foundation for the Arts. Grant holds an MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and a BA in Theatre Arts from Morgan State University. Driven by a passion for storytelling and community building, he has made a lasting impact through roles that bridge the arts and education, fostering environments where creativity and learning flourish.