Efrat Duvdevani, Selection Committee Member

Efrat Duvdevani is Director General of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, and voluntarily serves on several forums advancing women and disadvantaged communities. Prior to this, she served as Director General of President Shimon Peres’ Office.

Efrat began her public service career working for Yitzhak Rabin’s election in 1992, and subsequently worked in the Prime Minister’s Office. Following his assassination, Efrat remained at the service of Shimon Peres as Prime Minister, and worked alongside him until his final days.

Efrat served as both Chief of Staff and Director General in the Ministry of Development of the Galil and Negev, and has held numerous senior positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Regional Development, and more.

Efrat holds a BA in English and International Relations from Hebrew University and an MA in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University, completing both degrees with honors.