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dalia.elsaid@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Dalia Elsaid is a communications specialist at the Penn Memory Center. She holds a bachelor of science degree in political science from Cairo University in Egypt and a master’s degree in journalism from West Virginia University. Prior to her current role, she served as a communications specialist at the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute in Morgantown, WV, and as a press and public affairs officer at the Canadian Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. In her current role, Elsaid is excited to leverage her experience in communications and storytelling to enhance the center’s outreach efforts and public engagement. She is passionate about increasing awareness of memory-related disorders and facilitating better access to resources for patients and their families. Outside of work, Elsaid enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and embracing new experiences, whether it’s learning to play a new instrument or engaging in various outdoor activities.