Addiction Research Center Alternative GeorgiaProject Manager
Nov. 2008 - Dec. 2013- Managed multi year 10+ advocacy projects with a combined budget of $500K+ overseeing program planning, execution, impact measurement and reporting to international donors (EU, USAID, MATRA) - Managed international academic collaborations between European and Georgian universities
- Developed innovative curricula and study program designs in collaboration with international and local project partners
- Organized international study visits, trainings and capacity building initiatives for 50+ stakeholders, including public officials Notable achievements include: participation in drafting of the first ever National Drug Strategy and Action Plan of the country as well as leading supply reduction working group at an inter-agency coordination council at the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. In the educational sphere, successful negotiation and introduction of new educational field in higher education system of Georgia (addiction studies), development and implementation of a master's program at a leading Tbilisi public university.