Layla Taha

Layla is an adept community organizer and public health advocate with a Master of Public Health from Columbia University. Growing up in a single-parent household in Detroit's suburbs, Layla developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the struggles of the working class. She has dedicated her career to championing accessible healthcare and affordable housing.

With experience as a health policy analyst focusing on Medicare reimbursement and nursing home quality, Layla transitioned to grassroots organizing, particularly around voting rights and reproductive freedom initiatives. She played a crucial role in advocating for reproductive rights as part of the Michigan Reproductive Freedom for All campaign. As the former Program Director for Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's Youth Civic Engagement Fellowship, Layla oversaw organizing training for youth on social justice issues in Michigan's 12th Congressional District. In her bid to represent Michigan's 25th House District, Layla prioritizes affordable healthcare, fair wages, and environmental justice. She believes in centering people's well-being above corporate interests in her endeavors to protect public health.