TaLisa Ramos is a Puerto Rican and Indigenous college graduate, culturally responsive mental health clinician, and a sought-after education consultant. At the forefront of transformative initiatives across healthcare, education, government, and community sectors, TaLisa has supported numerous organizations to create strategic plans for inclusive and resilient environments that celebrate diversity and drive positive change. 

 

TaLisa grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania and was the first in her family to attend college. During her undergraduate years, TaLisa found her passion for advocacy and equity. After completing college, TaLisa served in various social work roles providing services in emergency rooms, inpatient psychiatric facilities, schools, and with foster youth. She then transitioned in higher education working directly with first generation college students, and supporting students of Color. Shortly after, TaLisa pivoted into teaching and administrative roles continuing to impact students in the classroom and establishing inclusive institutional policies. In 2020, TaLisa shifted into state government, and most recently wrapped up her appointment as the first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education for the State of Pennsylvania and the Special Assistant for DEIB to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education. Currently, TaLisa contributes her expertise to one of the largest Universities in Pennsylvania while traveling the country, sharing her personal first-gen experience and healing communities through storytelling.