Emma Murphy is the Community Director at the award-winning EDI and social impact consultancy, Creative Equals. With a career spanning 25 years,

Emma has transformed ideas into impact for global giants including Diageo, Adobe, and Netflix, as well as collaborating with D&AD, the global non-profit and ultimate benchmark for creative excellence. 



At Creative Equals, she leads and delivers vital social impact initiatives designed to champion underrepresented communities within the creative industry.


Beyond her consultancy work, Emma is a dedicated lecturer with over six years of experience nurturing BA creative students and helping them navigate the barriers to entry.

Known for her ‘roll-up-your-sleeves’ attitude and compassionate leadership, Emma blends strategic business consulting with a fierce passion for mentorship, coaching individuals to rediscover their purpose and redefining what is possible in the world of creative work.