About
itrek
At itrek, we attract and engage a community of ambitious, open-minded, and adventurous individuals who are committed to shaping the future in their respective fields.
itrek has facilitated the creation of tailored Israel Treks for more than 25,000 participants over the past 14 years. It is home to three distinct programs that reach leaders at different moments in their professional journeys. Our Graduate program engages business, law, and policy students from top graduate schools; Launchpad partners with organizations, leadership networks, and industry leaders to bring influential professionals – including policymakers and business leaders; and REALITY convenes global changemakers from across sectors for transformative, community-building Journeys in Israel. Alumni of each program become part of the exclusive itrek Network community, made of over 25,000 leaders and changemakers.
Our Participants and Partners
Our Supporters
itrek is supported by a broad base of foundations and individuals, including more than 1,300 former itrek Leaders. All of our supporters share a common investment and belief in providing an authentic peer-led Israel experience to future leaders. If you are interested in supporting our work, please click here
Tova Katz joined the One8 Foundation in 2012 to work on the Foundation’s Israel Engagement and Jewish Life portfolios. In her role as Director of Jewish Life, Tova drives foundation strategy and advances the priorities of the Foundation in the Jewish Life portfolio. She also sources and supports grantees, working closely with their leadership teams and providing strategic planning and ongoing advisory support. Previously, Tova spent four years at the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Tova is a Wexner Graduate Fellow and Davidson Scholar. She lives near Boston with her husband and four children, and enjoys playing hockey and being outside in her spare time.
Because my grandparents lived in Israel, I have a warm spot for the country. Having led 19 executive trips to Israel, I understand the power of having people experience the country firsthand and feel that warmth for themselves.
As one of the founding Georgetown Law itrek leaders, I continue to support itrek because I recognize the tremendous impact itrek has on thought leadership with regards to Israel and beyond. itrek creates an environment where thoughts and ideas thrive, where pros and cons are weighed, and where differing viewpoints are welcomed, all in a community setting.
Leading the itrek was hands down the highlight of my MBA experience. As much as it was memorable for me, I can tell you that it was incredibly impactful for my 130 participants. Helping others foster a personal connection with Israel is not only a calling for me, but an important investment in my country.