Devangi Dalal, an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist is a co-founder of the JOSH foundation with over 33+ years of experience. Acknowledged as the First Indian Audiologist to be awarded with Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) in 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Appointed as the First Advocate for Hearing Health from India, by Coalition for Global Hearing Health (CGHH), working with WHO to promote public awareness of hearing health. Was appointed as National Coordinator for Private Practitioners of India, by ISHA (Indian Speech-Language and Hearing Association). The first Indian Audiologist to present a Learning Module “A Road map to Independence for Children with Hearing Impairment in Developing Countries,” at Audiology conference, organized by the American Academy of Audiology in Nov’2016 at Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Acted as Executive Member of the Indian Speech & Hearing Association in 1992-93. Specially appointed as a medical consultant for Mr. Pratap Sharma and Mr. Harish Bhimani, some of the leading professionals whose voices and speeches are used by the film, TV, and advertising world. Founding partner of Speech N Sound Concepts clinic, which was named “Best Pediatric Hearing Aid Center,” in India for many years. She was the technical director for the Marathi (Indian Regional Language) TV serial – “Aasa Ka Gadhla?” on Star Maaza TV channel As an International Member, contributed in Public Awareness for the Outreach Committee of the American Academy of Audiology. Appointed as the sole Audiologist from India, for Coalition Global Hearing Health (CGHH) that works with World Health Organization (WHO), for planning, hearing, and health advocacy for all the countries, from Oct’ 2020 to Oct’ 2022. Presented a scientific paper on “Middle Ear Problems in the Management of Hearing Impaired Children,” at the National Conference organized by Indian Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ISHA), in Patna, India. Presented a poster on “Customized Rehabilitation – A Key to Success in Management of Hearing Impaired Children” at the Pediatric Audiology Conference organized by Widex in Ottawa, Canada, in the year 2006. Presented a poster on “Keys to Successful Management of Hearing Impaired Children in India” at Pediatric Audiology Conference by Widex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the year 2008. Authored books for the hearing-impaired, named, “Chalo Badhirone Sambhalta Kariye” in Gujarati & “Kuch Suna Aapne” in Hindi (Indian Regional Languages). To spread positivity during the Covid-19 global pandemic, she started writing blogs in English and Gujarati languages. Her unique concepts of connecting topics to every individual’s personal life through nature’s teaching have made the blogs go instantly popular. During the same time, she also authored a book titled “Spreading Positivity.” Honored for her work towards the upliftment of hearing-impaired children by Smita Thackeray’s Mukkti foundation at an event dedicated to the Women of Substance, on 8th March, 2020, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Received the International Women Excellence Empowerment Achiever’s Award (WEE) in 2020, at women’s exclusive event which commits to highlighting and uplifting the female talents. Was conferred with a Certificate by the International Chamber of Media & Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), an online initiative that felicitates people who did excellence in the fields of social service & human empowerment.” She was awarded with the Women Influencer Award in 2019, by Women Entrepreneurs Enclave for “Empowering & Inspiring Women.” She was felicitated as ‘Unsung Heroes of India’ – Ek Prayas by the distinguished owner of MDH (Mahashian Di Hatti Private Limited) Mahashay Dharampal Gulati in 2019. Honoured with the most influential Women Entrepreneur & Budding Author of India by G – Town Society Magazine, in 2021 at Goa, India. Awarded with India’s top 50 most influential personalities by G – Town Society Magazine in January 2021. Presented paper on the topic ‘Noise’ in relation to hearing health at the virtual conference held by Coalition for Global Hearing Health (CGHH). Was Awarded with Women Achievers Award by the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Airport in the year 2021. She was honored by the CMS Foundation for her exceptional contributions in the fields of Humanity and Audiology in the year 2023. MY JOURNEY Devangi Dalal is widely known for being the first Indian Audiologist to win the “Humanitarian Award” by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) in 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Having over 31+ years of experience, she specializes in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, assessing kids and adults with changing hearing, speech, voice, and neurological disorders. And Charting out rehabilitation programs to boost or develop their performance at home and in the community. Her inclination towards working for the needs of the hearing impaired also led her to become the Co-founder of JOSH FOUNDATION with the renowned ENT Surgeon Dr. Jayant Gandhi. Their aim has always been to enhance and empower hearing-impaired kids. She has played a vital role in collecting funds and providing the right platform to kids through events. Regular lectures conducted by Devangi for various organizations in Mumbai shed light on the alertness regarding speech, hearing and listening issues in kids and adults. Her associations with various social NGOs serving to humanity are her biggest inspiration sector where she finds a way to extend her knowledge and assistance. Devangi has authored books in Hindi and Gujarati (Indian Regional Languages) to educate and bring attention to the problems and the derived solutions for the hearing impaired. She’s also donned the director’s hat by directing a 17-minute telefilm to create awareness on Hearing impairment.