Liza Talusan, PhD, is an educator, speaker, leader, writer, coach, and parent. She has over 27 years of experience in PreK-20 education and is currently a faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her book, The Identity Conscious Educator: Building Habits and Skills for a More Inclusive School, published by Solution Tree Press, is the 2023 Gold Medal Recipient of IPPY Awards.