Thalea Torres
About Thalea Torres
Thalea Torres is a Senior Manager of Programs and Impact Evaluation at AI4ALL, specializing in mentorship and impact evaluation to promote equity in the AI industry. She holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and has extensive experience in program management, policy analysis, and youth development.
Current Role at AI4ALL
Thalea Torres serves as the Senior Manager of Programs and Impact Evaluation at AI4ALL since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and evaluating programs that aim to increase access to the artificial intelligence industry for underrepresented students. Her work emphasizes mentorship and support for marginalized groups, ensuring equitable outcomes in AI initiatives.
Previous Experience at AI4ALL
Thalea Torres has held multiple roles at AI4ALL prior to her current position. She worked as the Alumni Program Associate from 2019 to 2020 and as the Career Development Manager from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she briefly served as the Outreach Lead in 2019. In these positions, she developed programs and initiatives that supported alumni and enhanced career opportunities for students in the AI field.
Education and Qualifications
Thalea Torres earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University, where she focused on public policy. She completed her degree from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in social impact and program evaluation.
Professional Background
Thalea Torres has a diverse professional background that includes roles in program management, research, and youth development. She has worked as a Development Researcher at Columbia School of Social Work, a Caseworker Intern at The New York Foundling, and an Employment Coordinator at SF YouthWorks. Her experiences span various populations, including foster youth, families, and individuals with disabilities.
Research and Collaboration
Thalea Torres has engaged in significant research initiatives, including serving as a Research Fellow for SAFElab at the Columbia Population Research Center. She collaborated with MIT and the Brownsville Community Justice Center to create an immersive training intervention focused on social media surveillance practices. These projects reflect her commitment to addressing equity and justice for marginalized communities in the tech industry.