Yali Szulanski

Yali Szulanski is an award-winning educator, trauma-informed emotions specialist, and writer. She founded The “I Am” Project/The Neshima Initiative, transforming classrooms, camps, and community organizations through emotional wellness practices that foster resilience and growth. With a Master’s in Psychology and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a certification in Spirituality-Mind-Body Integration, Yali has spent 15 years teaching her curriculum focused on emotional intelligence, resilience, and community building. Her writing, rooted in personal experience, inspires meaningful change in individuals and communities. Currently, she serves as Social Emotional Learning Specialist and Guidance Counselor at SAR Academy and as Youth Director at The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. As a rabbi, she will expand her work to inspire leadership and healing for families and communities. Yali lives in Riverdale with her family.