Biography
Talia brings her long-term commitment to social and racial justice to her role at the DePaul
Labor Education Center, where she combines her passion for economic justice with her
background in gender justice. As a current M.A. student in Women’s and Gender Studies at
DePaul University, her academic and advocacy work underscores the importance of inclusive
education in K–12 schools, emphasizing curricula that reflect and affirm the students and
families they serve. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Talia has been deeply inspired by
the racial, social, and economic inequalities she has observed. She is dedicated to creating
change through action, education, and community organizing. In addition to her work with the
LEC, she serves as an Ambassador for the Human Rights Campaign’s Welcoming Schools
program, supporting educators with tools to create classrooms that affirm all students and are
free from gender and racial bias. Outside of her studies and advocacy, Talia enjoys traveling
whenever she has free time and exploring Chicago as a new resident—whether by discovering
local neighborhoods, engaging in community activism, or spending time with her family.