Michael Nailat

Michael Nailat is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in community investment, program management, and media production. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Equity in Community Investments at Catalyst California, Michael has also been a producer for This Filipino American Life Podcast since June 2016, highlighting the experiences of Filipinos in the U.S. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Performance & Evaluation and Program Officer at United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and Outcomes Unit Manager at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Michael founded Sessions LA, a program that promotes music writing, production, and DJing for youth, and held various positions at Search to Involve Pilipino Americans. Academic credentials include a Master's in Public Policy from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and dual Bachelor's degrees in Asian American Studies and Social Sciences from UC Irvine.