Representative Chynah Tyler

Chynah Tyler is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is a member of the Massachusetts Democratic Party and represents the 7th Suffolk district of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She succeeded Gloria Fox in 2016.

Tyler grew up in Boston and attended Boston Public Schools and charter schools. She was a dedicated athlete and excelled academically, leading to her acceptance into the Crimson Summer Academy at Harvard University. She continued her education at Northeastern University, earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Law, Policy and Society.

After graduating college, she began her professional career as a Case Worker for Federal Inmates, assisting those nearing release with securing employment, housing, and community support. She then worked as a Legislative Aide for a Massachusetts State Senator, securing funding for various programs and serving the community through volunteering at the Probation Department of the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.