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 6 years, starting as a Research Associate.

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