Shane Phillips is a researcher, writer, and consultant committed to improving public understanding of housing markets and policy. He manages the Randall Lewis Housing Initiative at the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, and produces and hosts the UCLA Housing Voice Podcast, a biweekly show that translates emerging policy-relevant research for a non-academic audience. In his book, The Affordable City, he advocates for prioritizing Supply, Stability, and Subsidies — a message he has shared on panels and in keynote presentations across North America. Shane earned his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Washington and master’s degrees in public administration and urban planning from USC.