Biography
Lam is passionate about developing equitable access to educational resources that have the power to change lives. At the LEC she uses her background from her Applied Diplomacy degree to build digital bridges between the LEC and anyone who is interested in the labor movement. 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 LEC, she interned with the State of Illinois Governor’s Office of Equity and the Illinois Department of Labor in the External Affairs Department where she was first exposed to labor leaders and activists. She has also helped with various projects for non-profits focused on housing policy. In her spare time, Lam enjoys getting to explore different cultures through the culinary world. Email Lam at
Ltru@depaul.edu.