Associate Director

West Coast Coordinator 

Or Yochai Taylor was born and raised in California by a Jewish Israeli-American family. He earned a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Hunter College in 2016, where he was actively involved in pro-Israel activism. Or then received his MA in Security Policy Studies from George Washington University and was commissioned as an Armor Officer in the U.S. Army in 2020.

His military service includes roles as a Scout and Tank Platoon Leader, as well as Headquarters and Headquarters Company Executive Officer in the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment. As a proud Jewish-American, Or is passionate about defending Israel and combating antisemitism on college campuses and in broader society.

In his current position at ZOA Campus, Or serves as the Associate Director and the West Coast Coordinator. He can be reached at [email protected].