Trey Carlisle aka EMCEE P.O.E.T.R.E.Y is the Program Coordinator for Music In Common (MIC), a music & peace-building nonprofit with a mission to strengthen, empower, and connect communities through the universal language of music. Founded in 2005, MIC’s programs bring diverse communities together, empowering them against hate, through facilitated dialogue, collaborative songwriting, multimedia production, and performance. Trey himself is a MIC youth alumnus and his widening leadership role within the organization has resulted in the development of new programs and initiatives such as the Bridge Sessions and The Black Legacy Project, of which he serves as co-director. It’s Trey’s passion to wage peace and build a world of belonging using music, dance, meditation, and storytelling.