Academic & Community Engagement

Dalia is actively involved in interdisciplinary education, professional development, and community initiatives that advance trauma-informed practice, disability inclusion, mental health, and social dialogue. Her work includes university teaching, national professional training, conference participation, and collaborative initiatives across healthcare, education, and community organizations.

University Teaching

David Yellin Academic College (2017–2021)
Adjunct Instructor in Education and Rehabilitation for professionals working with individuals with Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairments (MDVI).

Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design (2018-2019)
Adjunct Instructor in Inclusive Design, Faculty of Industrial Design.

National Professional Development

Israeli Ministry of Education (2017–2020)
National Instructor for in-service professional development courses for educators working with the MDVI population, in collaboration with Perkins School for the Blind.

Israeli Ministry of Education
Member of the national committee responsible for the development of continuing education programs for MDVI educators.

Leumit Health Services – Child Development Centers
Interdisciplinary training for medical and allied health professionals on assessment, intervention, and best practices in supporting children with Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairments (MDVI).

Conferences & Advanced Professional Training

Israel National Conference for Child Development (2016, 2019)

East European and Mediterranean Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (2018)

The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Judaism — Israeli Ministry of Education (2018)

Embracing the New Normal: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Light of the Pandemic — Masa Israel Programs (2022), including advanced training in gender-affirming care.

Community Engagement

Board of Wellness Advisors-Survivor Support Now

(2026-present)

Advisory board member contributing to the development of trauma-informed wellness initiatives, participant assessment tools, host education materials, and mental health resources for survivors of war and terror.

Meeting Place (2016–2020)
Facilitator of intersectional dialogue circles using Nonviolent Communication (NVC), bringing together participants from diverse religious, cultural, and social backgrounds to foster respectful dialogue and mutual understanding.

Shira Banki Foundation (2017)
Professional training for educators promoting inclusion, diversity, and respectful dialogue within schools and communities.