Tryphena Arthur joined the California Housing Partnership in 2025 as an Equity Policy Research Fellow, to help research transit-oriented development strategies that promote affordable housing and equitable access to opportunity. Her policy interests include zoning reform, affordable housing preservation, and transportation equity. Prior to joining the Partnership, Tryphena worked at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the Funding Policy and Programs division, where she conducted transit funding analysis, supported equitable transportation initiatives, and contributed to research on fiscal cliff mitigation. She also served as a Housing Policy and Program Specialist with Bay Area nonprofits, advancing housing stabilization strategies and supporting grant-funded affordable housing programs. In addition, she has worked as a grant writer and funding consultant for community-based organizations focused on housing and social equity.
Tryphena is concurrently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at California State University, East Bay and a B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning at San Francisco State University. She recived a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, East Bay.