Julia Cole is the Director of Indo-Pacific Engagement & Communications at SIGNAL Group, where she oversees projects, events, operations, and communications across all departments. She has been with SIGNAL Group for six years, starting as a Research Associate.

After immigrating to Israel from the United States in 2017, Ms. Cole served in the Israel Defense Forces as a non-commissioned officer in the International Cooperation Unit’s Military Strategic Information Section (MSIS), completing her service with the rank of Sergeant. This experience laid the foundation for her deep understanding of cross-cultural communication, which she has continued to refine through both her professional and academic endeavors.

She earned her MA in International Relations from the University of St Andrews and an MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics, specializing in Middle Eastern History and Politics.