Biography
A Regulatory Approvals Expert and Principal in Gensler’s Los Angeles office, Arpy has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in large-scale project delivery, guiding clients through complex code compliance, regulatory approvals, and disability access requirements with clarity and confidence.
er deep knowledge of the entitlement process and strong relationships with local agencies help move projects forward efficiently, even in the most challenging regulatory landscapes.
Actively engaged in the Los Angeles community for more than 40 years, Arpy serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for BOMA of Greater Los Angeles, where she co-chairs the Codes and Regulations Committee, alongside long-standing involvement with the Central City Association and the L.A. Chamber of Commerce. Her civic leadership includes advisory roles for the City and County of Los Angeles and an appointment as Disabled Access Commissioner under Mayors Riordan and Hahn. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture from SCI-Arc and has taught at Santa Monica College and UCLA Extension.

A fulfilling, enduring, successful career rests on a three-legged stool: ambition, competence, and ethics.
Selected Projects
Qualifications and Recognition
Bachelor of Architecture, SCI-Arc
Member, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Member, Los Angeles Headquarters Association
Building Owners and Managers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, 2020
City of LA Commissioner under Mayor Riordan and Mayor Hahn
Teacher, Santa Monica College, Architecture Program, 2010

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