Noga Vilder

Noga is thrilled to be part of the team as the Israel Fellow! In her position, she is in charge of any program related to Israel. Originally from Zichron-Yaakov, Israel, Noga spent the last three years before she got to Berkeley in Tel Aviv, and she holds a master’s degree in political science from Tel Aviv University. Her background includes impactful roles at Intel Israel in community relations and corporate social responsibility, as well as being a Hebrew teacher and leading the informal education at a Kibbutz. During her military service with the IDF, Noga served as an infantry instructor for special units and later as an operations officer. Passionate about sustainability, women’s rights, innovation, and making a positive impact. She looks forward to engaging with students and collaborating on projects related to Israel and beyond. In her downtime, Noga enjoys practicing pilates and yoga (holding a yoga instructor certificate from Rishikesh), exploring nature and culture through hiking and traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband, Nadav. Find a time to grab coffee with Noga!