Staff & Board

Michael Shilstone

Board Member

Michael Shilstone is the Vice President of Policy & Research for Central City Association (CCA) and a board member for Holos Communities. He manages CCA's advocacy and research across a broad portfolio of policies and issues, including economic development, housing, land use, transportation and governance. Michael brings a data-driven approach to policymaking and aims to foster cross-sectoral capacity through coordination and collaboration with public, private and nonprofit stakeholders. 

Prior to joining CCA, Michael worked as a real estate and economic development consultant for HR&A Advisors where he focused on a wide range of initiatives at the intersection of the public and private sectors. He also previously served as the Press Officer for the New York City Department of City Planning. 

Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Manhattan College and a Master of Urban Planning with a concentration in Economic Development from the University of Southern California. Michael is a member of the Urban Land Institute, serving on the Los Angeles District Council Advisory Board, and was a member of Coro Southern California’s 2022-2023 Lead LA 5 cohort.