About Us

Dalia is a globally recognized scholar on Islamophobia and co-author of the groundbreaking book Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think. As the former Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, she spearheaded the analysis of surveys of Muslim communities worldwide. Her publication, co-authored with John Esposito, draws from the largest modern global study of Muslims—spanning six years of research and over 50,000 interviews across 35+ Muslim-majority countries.

In 2009, Dalia was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. She later testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, offering insights into U.S. engagement with Muslim communities.

As the former Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), Dalia led innovative research initiatives and thought leadership programs focused on American Muslims. Her 2016 TED Talk, What It’s Like to Be Muslim in America, was named one of the top TED talks of the year. Dalia is also the co-host, with Imam Magid, of the 'Quran Conversations' podcast. A sought-after expert, Dalia frequently appears in global media and international forums, sharing her research and perspectives on Islamophobia, Muslim communities, and interfaith dialogue. .