Eric Mai

Eric specializes in policy research and outreach to gain a comprehensive understanding of affordable housing needs and opportunities. He received his Masters of Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he focused his research on affordable housing development in diverse, inner-ring suburban communities. 

 

Previously, Eric worked in the field of archaeology for six years in Virginia, while earning his Masters of Archaeology and Heritage Management from the University of Leicester in the U.K. His transition to the urban planning and housing field stemmed from his interest in the intersection between social justice, history, and the urban form.