Mary Burnett Talbert (September 17, 1866 - October 15, 1923) was an American social activist and reformer, known for her contributions to women's rights, educational reform, and public health. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her mother, a teacher, inspired her passion for education. Talbert herself became a teacher and worked in various schools and educational institutions. As an active member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), she advocated for the temperance movement. She also dedicated herself to improving opportunities for women in education, careers, and social status, and participated in several women's rights organizations. Talbert's work had a profound impact on the women's rights movement of later generations, and she is considered a pioneer whose efforts and achievements are still remembered today.