Tania Israel, PhD

Professor and Associate Dean for DEI, University of California, Santa Barbara

Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean for DEI at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Award-winning author of Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work (APA, 2020), Dr. Israel’s work on dialogue across political differences has been received enthusiastically by professional conferences, corporations, campuses, political organizations, and faith communities. She has shared her expertise with the TODAY show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and dozens of other media outlets. Her TEDx talks include: "How to Win a Political Argument" and "What Halibut Fajitas Taught Me About Bridging the Political Divide." Dr. Israel has facilitated educational programs and difficult dialogues about a range of topics, including abortion, law enforcement, religion, and sexual orientation. She has received honors from Congress, the California State Legislature, and the American Psychological Association. Her forthcoming book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation, will be available in August 2024. To learn more, visit taniaisrael.com.