Emily Phillips
Data Manager
I have experienced first-hand the impact that the commodification of housing can have on ones well-being, our communities and the built environment. I believe that housing is not only a necessity but a human right; it is foundational to our health, safety and general stability.
Emily will support implementation of Stay Housed LA by building out the data infrastructure alongside SHLA CBOs, monitoring program outcomes and producing timely reports.
Emily’s work aims to promote equitable access to quality housing for LA tenants through data-driven storytelling. With a Master of Public Policy and an Advocacy Communications Certification from the University of Southern California, Emily brings a unique blend of technical expertise and advocacy experience, aligning data management strategies with equity-driven outcomes.
Emily has extensive experience in translating complex datasets into actionable insights. In her previous role as a Research Project Specialist at USC Neighborhood Data for Social Change (NDSC), she collaborated with community-based organizations to strengthen their data-collection capacity and communicate their impact. At NDSC, she helped build out the inaugural State of Los Angeles County Housing and Neighborhoods (SOLACHAN) Report through stakeholder outreach and by providing foundational policy context. Her recent work includes evaluating Public Housing Authority data across 19 jurisdictions to inform funding strategies for affordable housing in LA County.
Emily believes in the power of community and collective action. She is committed to using data as a tool for driving policy change, particularly in areas where conversations are often clouded by identity politics and detached from lived realities. Her work is grounded in the belief that data should be widely accessible, reduce structural barriers, and support initiatives that are grounded in community.