Yael teaches mediation at the Swiss Center in the Hebrew University. She is a partner and joint manager of Goshrim mediation center.  Professional mediator since 2006, practicing and instructing mediators. Worked in a community mediation center in Jerusalem as coordinator of unique programs of mediation and special needs, employment, the elderly and restorative justice. Formerly a manager of an aviation and tourism services company. LLB (Hebrew University), M.A. in Conflict Research and Resolution (Hebrew University, Jerusalem).

Yael currently coordinates a novice restorative justice project at the Mosaica center in Jerusalem and chairs a pioneering practicum program for divorce mediators.

Her areas of interest and expertise are community mediation, restorative justice, family disputes and conflict resolution mechanisms among immigrant groups