Ms. Tamar Hay-Sagiv assumed the role of Director of the Sport Department in August 2009 after joining the Peres Center in April 2007. In this position, Tamar oversees the development and implementation of all Sport Department activities and initiates new opportunities for local and international cooperation.

In her previous role as Project Manager, Tamar was responsible for coordinating all sport programs, managing local Israeli and Palestinian staff and developing project content.

Prior to joining the Peres Center Tamar worked as a research assistant at Tel Aviv University's Evens Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution.

Tamar holds a B.A. Political Science from Tel Aviv University and is currently studying towards an M.A. in Public Policy.