2026 Spring Distinguished Fellow

Dymphna (DJ) William

Dymphna (DJ) William studies at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy and is a dual-enrolled student at Gavilan College pursuing associate degrees in Political Science, Social Science, and Spanish.

DJ serves as Regional Affairs Director for Region IV of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, representing students across 116 community colleges and advancing statewide policy initiatives. She is also President of the Morgan Hill Youth Action Council, where she oversees operations, coordinates community-wide events, and presents to local government officials. DJ has served as an intern in the office of Gilroy City Council Member Zach Hilton, supporting housing policy research and contributing to the development of an opportunity site map identifying available housing to help prevent displacement affecting thousands of residents.

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of California’s Rental Assistance Programs in Preventing Housing Instability

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This policy brief evaluates the effectiveness of California’s rental assistance programs in preventing housing instability and examines the structural barriers that limit their impact.

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