Talia Cohen

M.S., Psychology, UW-Madison; B.A., Psychological & Brain Sciences, Washington University

Talia (she/her) is a graduate student in the UW Clinical Psychology Program. She uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the state and impact of mental illness in carceral settings and to develop and adapt mental health treatments for this population. Throughout her work, Talia leverages the expertise of individuals with lived experience of incarceration through equitable research partnerships. She is also currently working with UW-Madison Extension and the UW Madison Law School to evaluate an entrepreneurship program by Defy Ventures for currently and formerly incarcerated people. In her free time, Talia likes to meditate, play piano, and make jewelry.