Lilyan Talia (she, her, hers) - Administrative Business Professional
Nickelodeon kid. Astrologer. Animal lover.
As an Administrative Business Professional at the Academy, Lilyan handles finances, human resources, and operations. Lilyan enjoys working with staff and students to make sure that they can maximize their opportunities and potential.
Prior to joining the Academy, Lilyan spent time working with the Office of Employee Relations at Michigan State University before transitioning to provide unit support at the Academy.
Lilyan got her juris doctor degree from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2015. When not in the Academy, you can find Lilyan snuggled up with her two darling chihuahuas or binge watching horror movies.
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What would your fellow mentors say your greatest strengths are?
My ability to wear many different hats at the Academy.
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If you were to offer students one piece of advice as they start their journey at the Academy, what would it be?
Set your sights on short and attainable goals so you don’t get overwhelmed.
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Have you always wanted to work in tech? What is your personal history with tech?
I’ve never seen myself working in tech. My personal history with tech is helping my immigrant parents navigate personal cell phones.
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What was your experience with coding, tech, iOS, or entrepreneurship before the Academy?
Basically what I watched on Shark Tank.
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What made you want to be a mentor? What are you most excited about?
The transcendent nature of the Academy. The energy in the Academy is electric. After being here one year, I see how far students can get in 10-short months and I see how much farther they get when they keep utilizing the Academy community in their post-Academy journeys.
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Where are you from and where do you live now?
I was born in Baghdad, Iraq but grew up in Farmington Hills, MI. I live in Royal Oak now.