About Worklife Institute
Worklife Institute
Dr. Diana C. Dale is a clinically-trained corporate chaplain and the president and founder of Worklife Institute, a non-profit organization serving Texas and Gulf Coast families and companies, since 1988. Services include life and career transition, employee assistance counseling, conflict resolution, business ethics, and organizational change consultation. Dr. Dale was a senior technical manager and chaplain in the engineering and energy industries before founding the Worklife Institute.
She earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Stanford University, a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry in Corporate Chaplaincy, did post-doctoral research at the UT Health Science Center in Occupational Health and Safety/Management Policy Science, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Change from Graduate
Theological Foundation. Dr. Dale has licenses as an Engineering Geologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Chaplain, and Mediator. In 2007 the Institute created the Texas Veterans Transition Program to assist military veterans and their families to reintegrate into civilian workplaces and communities.
The program provides career and educational evaluation, connection to employers, and retention coaching, using our Integrated Quality-of-Life approach, with supportive services including individual, family, legal and financial counseling. The Institute collaborates broadly with other veteran service providers and community organizations.