Talia Curhan is an advocate and activist for reproductive rights, food justice, mental and physical health equity, and education reform. She currently works in US state policy at the Guttmacher Institute, a leading policy and research organization for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Previously, she worked as a community organizer with Advocates for Justice and Education, a DC-based nonprofit. She worked directly with parents and children with disabilities and special health care needs and provided leadership training that enabled them to serve as pillars in their communities and support all families struggling to navigate the DC special education and health care systems.

Talia’s experience at non-profit organizations has prioritized cross-cultural educational and public health outcomes for women, all with the goal of widespread community education, engagement, and advocacy. Whether it be supporting victims of human trafficking, facilitating lifestyle changes with pediatric families, or interviewing formerly incarcerated mothers, she ensures that her advocacy is informed by an understanding of and respect for familial differences and the individuality of each person’s situation and cultural experiences.

Talia joined Impact100 DC as a Fellow in 2022 and has been part of the Communications team since joining. She is also supporting the growth and development of the Fellowship program. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Nutrition, Psychology, and Human Development from Brown University, and lives in Washington, DC.