Tamara Vučić was born on 11 April 1981.
She graduated from the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade. After a long career as a television journalist, Mrs. Vučić chose diplomacy as her vocation, and since 2010 she has been working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. Meanwhile, wishing to further improve her skills in this inspirational vocation, she attended the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In addition to her regular activities as a diplomat, Madam Vučić pays special attention to the wellbeing of children and adolescents, as well as to the vulnerable members of our society. She gives unselfish contribution to the improvement of life of persons with rare diseases, which is why she was awarded recognition from the National Organization for Rare Diseases of Serbia, annual award of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association as well as from the Institute for Public Health "Dr. Milan Jovanović Batut" for supporting children suffering from rare diseases and their families for exceptional merits in the field of public health in the Republic of Serbia.
By recognizing the importance of early childhood development for overall later development, she initiated the state project "The Center for Early Childhood Development and Inclusion", in whose development she has been wholeheartedly involved. The Center, whose construction finalization is planned for the end of next year, will provide diagnostic and therapy support for children and their parents and guardians, as well as specialized trainings and practice for all those dealing with early childhood development.
Madam Vučić listens with great interest to the problems of the youth, particularly in the challenging period of adolescence, while providing them support and encouragement. The fact that the young ones have found true understanding is confirmed by the Peace Plaque for exceptional merits in the field of youth support and personal efforts in reaching peace and tolerance, from the Humanitarian Organization "Find Raul".
A great passion of the President's spouse is cherishing and promoting Serbia's cultural heritage with special emphasis on preservation of traditional tradecrafts. She is the honorary patron of the ETNOlogy Festival that strives to promote immaterial cultural heritage of Serbia, but also to present other elements of the world cultural heritage.
Madam Vučić is the winner of the Acknowledgement for Contributing to Preservation and Development of Culture of the Belgrade City Museum. She is the winner of the "Captain Miša Anastasijević" Award for humanity and creation of better image of Serbia in the world, as well as of the special award of the Diplomacy & Commerce Magazine for 2024 for building bridges between nations. Additionally, she received the Better World Best Commitment Award for the efforts in promoting peace in Europe at the diplomatic level and commitment to humanitarian causes. The City of Loznica has bestowed upon her the Charter of the City, marking her hometown.
She wholeheartedly supports national textile industry, while promoting creativity and quality of work of Serbian fashion designers. Additionally, she is the patron of the music caravan "On the Wings of Music", which is aimed at affirming classical music and at returning the culture to its home- the Cultural Centers.
She speaks English and French. She is married and mother to eight-year old Vukan. She uses her free time, when she has some, for sports and enjoying in the nature. Her passion is poetry, theater and photography.
Biography as published in the conference record. 558 words.
