Much of Calia’s professional work around diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) began with her study of therapeutic and social justice-oriented yoga practices. She has co-led yoga and social justice workshops around the country. In her role as Equity Advocate at NDI, Calia’s projects have included serving as co-chair of the NDI Board’s DEIA Committee, leading staff workshops about racial equity and gender pronouns, implementing and running racial affinity group spaces, and writing NDI’s equity statement with input from staff and the board. She has presented DEIA-focused workshops at the Race Forward Conference, Gender Spectrum Symposium and National Dance Educators Organziation’s Conference, to the Associates of National Dance Institute, and for the Teacher Training Institute of the Foreign Policy Association.