Talia has been an assistant for the Pioneer's for three years now, and will return for her fourth, for the 2008-2009 upcoming season. A 2005 graduate of Lewis & Clark (BA Communication), Talia was a Pioneer herself from '01 - '05. As a four year starter at L&C, her accomplishments include serving as Team Captain, receiving the Coaches' Awards, and was awarded the Most Inspirational award by her teammates. Talia was a season leader in the NW Conference for Rebounds and Shot Blocking throughout her career at L&C.

Originally from Salt Lake City, where she attending Judge Memorial Catholic High School. Talia's '99-'00 and '00 - '01 teams won back to back Regional Championships in the 3A region in Salt Lake City and finished second in the state in 2000.

Talia now resides in Lake Oswego and works for Pepsico on the West Division Sales Team as an Account Manager for the Gatorade Team in Portland. Talia is also a board member for the Miracle Aisles foundation at Doernbechers Children's Hospital at Oregon Science and Health University (OHSU) in Portland, OR.