Victoria Israel
About Victoria Israel
Victoria Israel is a co-founder of HaptE, a company that integrates haptic devices with virtual reality technology. She currently serves as a project manager at Northwestern University and is pursuing a master's degree in biomedical engineering.
Work at Garage
Victoria Israel serves as the Co-Founder of HaptE at The Garage at Northwestern since 2023. In this role, she focuses on integrating haptic devices with virtual reality technology. The Garage is known for supporting startups and innovative projects, providing a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs.
Current Roles at Northwestern University
In addition to her work at HaptE, Victoria Israel is a Project Manager at Redbird Lab at Northwestern University, also starting in 2023. She manages projects related to machine learning and artificial intelligence. Additionally, she holds the position of Murphy Scholar, contributing to academic and research initiatives at the university.
Previous Experience
Victoria Israel has a diverse professional background. She worked as the Regional Director for STEMATIX in Argentina from 2020 to 2022. She also held the role of Writing Director at Our Vitals for one year in 2021. Furthermore, she was the Founder and President of STEMOA from 2018 to 2023, where she contributed to educational initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Israel is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University, expected to complete in 2026. She has completed an online course in Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification through Coursera in 2023. Additionally, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University.
Involvement in Programs
Victoria Israel participated in the Tinker Program, which supports innovative projects and startups. She also engaged in the Yale Young Global Scholars program, focusing on Innovations in Science and Technology, where she served as an Ambassador and Alumni in 2021.