Author Profile

Tara Murray is a distinguished civil and human rights attorney and advocate, currently serving as the Executive Director of the National Urban League's Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy. With a rich background in law and social justice, she holds degrees from Howard University, Harvard Law School, and Georgetown University Law Center. Tara's career encompasses significant roles, including time spent as a public defender, law instructor, legal director of an international human rights NGO, and most recently a tenure in the Biden-Harris Administration as a White House Fellow and later as Special Assistant to President Biden and Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Her work is marked by a steadfast commitment to racial justice, equity, and civil rights, both domestically and internationally. As a mother of three, she integrates her professional expertise with personal values, making her a dynamic leader and a passionate advocate for underserved communities.