Biography
Lam is a senior at DePaul University studying Applied Diplomacy and minoring in International Relations. Having immigrated to the United States at six years old, she has always been passionate about the issues affecting her community and family such as the low wages and poor working conditions of many immigrant workers. From a young age she was interested in unions and saw power in the collective fight for better working standards. Before joining the Labor Education Center, she interned with the State of Illinois Governor’s Office of Equity and the Illinois Department of Labor, where she was first exposed to labor leaders and activists in the state. As an undergrad, she is currently focused on understanding poly-lateral networks of change between government, non-profits, and communities, specifically through accessible and equitable communication strategies. Lam is looking forward to attending law school in the future and hopes to explore the intersections of law with race, class and gender throughout her career. Outside of work, Lam enjoys playing various sports, long-distance running, and traveling with her family.