Rita Taylor is the Racial and Social Justice Organizer for the Indiana State Teachers Association, where she works at the intersection of equity, education, and advocacy. A proud former educator and active member of the Evansville Teachers Association, Rita brings a deep commitment to public education and a passion for creating meaningful, systemic change.With years of experience in classrooms and communities, Rita is known for building powerful connections between people, ideas, and movements. She believes in the power of collective action and is dedicated to uplifting the voices of educators and students—especially those from historically marginalized communities. Whether she’s organizing statewide initiatives or cultivating local partnerships, her work is rooted in a vision of justice, unity, and transformative impact.Rita’s driving mission is simple yet profound: to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who teach and those who learn
