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Tamar
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Tamar Newberger is a distinguished computer scientist, civic leader, and passionate advocate for refugees, education, and women in STEM. She earned both her B.A. and M.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University. Over her career, she has held technical and executive positions a tech-only companies and organizations, including AT&T, Bell Labs, Novell, SCO, and Catbird, specializing in computer security, operating systems, and using technology to assist civic institutions.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply involved in social impact and civil engagement. She currently serves as the Board Chair of HIAS, a global refugee protection organization. She is also the Chair of Chicago Sister Cities International, a program that builds global relationships through education, culture, and economic exchanges with over 28 cities. She sits on the nominating committee of the Vaclav Havel Center’s Disturbing the Peace Award, given annually to a courageous writer currently at risk by an oppressive regime. She was a presidential appointee to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council. She additionally is a trustee of the Jewish Women's Foundation of Chicago and the Francis W. Parker School.
Tamar is an outspoken mentor and supporter for young women considering professions in technology. Her activism is also affected by her global perspective, serving as a diplomatic spouse while her husband was ambassador to the Czech Republic, working to support women's leadership and entrepreneurship there and internationally. Through her work, Tamar Newberger brings together technology, diplomacy, education, and social justice, believing that they can work together to make meaningful international change.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply involved in social impact and civil engagement. She currently serves as the Board Chair of HIAS, a global refugee protection organization. She is also the Chair of Chicago Sister Cities International, a program that builds global relationships through education, culture, and economic exchanges with over 28 cities. She sits on the nominating committee of the Vaclav Havel Center’s Disturbing the Peace Award, given annually to a courageous writer currently at risk by an oppressive regime. She was a presidential appointee to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council. She additionally is a trustee of the Jewish Women's Foundation of Chicago and the Francis W. Parker School.
Tamar is an outspoken mentor and supporter for young women considering professions in technology. Her activism is also affected by her global perspective, serving as a diplomatic spouse while her husband was ambassador to the Czech Republic, working to support women's leadership and entrepreneurship there and internationally. Through her work, Tamar Newberger brings together technology, diplomacy, education, and social justice, believing that they can work together to make meaningful international change.