Meet the Director: Michael Talbot

Michael Talbot is Director for Initiatives in Mexico for the University of Notre Dame. In that capacity, he provides leadership for the University’s initiatives in Mexico and serves as liaison to partner universities, government offices, non-profit organizations, alumni, and others in the region. He also serves as a resource for Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students studying in Mexico. Prior to this position, he supported the founding of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs and served as the first Associate Director for its Master of Global Affairs program. Talbot’s research focuses on issues connected to international human rights law, transitional justice, integral human development, and the interface between international legal frameworks and traditional practices.