Thanh Ta was born in Soc Trang, Vietnam and she came to the United States when she was only two years old. Thanh participated in Loyola University of Chicago’s Speak Up Democracy program in the summer of 2023 and she graduated from Senn High School in Chicago in 2024. She now attends Knox College and plans to major in Business Management and Pre-Law. Thanh is enthusiastic about delving into the field of business, as she recognizes its crucial role in shaping society.