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I think of myself as a curious storyteller.

From as early as I can remember, I've been interested to hear stories from all kinds of people I had the opportunity to meet: the youth and the elderly; the privileged and the indigent; the the liberal and the conservative... Eventually, I decided to pursue a career which would give me the opportunity to meet different faces and listen to their narratives. After graduating with a BA degree in Psychology from Tbilisi State University, I continued my studies at GIPA, attending the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management.

The couple years I spent at GIPA gave me a life-changing experience. There have been doubts, challenges, and failures, all of which, counterintuitively, provided a solid foundation for a journalistic career. In addition, I had the opportunity to travel, meet multiple international colleagues, and spend the last semester in Norway, studying Global Journalism at NLA University College.

After finishing my studies, I have worked both as a journalist and a communications specialist.

I enjoy working on multimedia features, yet writing remains one of my biggest passions. Moreover, I'm experienced in research and analysis, which are crucial in creation of in-depth stories.

Articles

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12th October 2020

Through the Glass Ceiling: Georgian Women and Careers

Career advancement issues facing Georgian women is a topic of immense discussion. These issues get even more complicated when a woman, born and raised in Georgia, chooses a profession which is typically considered to be a man’s job. Ekaterine Kvlividze, 34, experienced career-related barriers as the first female military pilot in Georgia. There have been ups and downs; promotions and demotions; cases of solidarity and sexism… until she felt she could no longer endure it. She didn’t surrender, she just changed her path. Now, the woman in the military is back – only in politics.

Illustration by Ketuna Gvalia

femicide.ge • 4th October 2020

Lived as Women, Buried as Men

Sabi Beriani, Zizi Shekiladze, Bianka Shigurova -- these are the names of Georgian transgender women known for their tragic ends in Tbilisi. They are often remembered by the LGBT community and human rights NGOs. As reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Beriani was found dead in her rented apartment on Pekini street on November 11, 2014. She had multiple wounds on her body. Police arrested the perpetrator Levan Kochlashvili two days later. Prior to leaving the crime scene, he had set...

newscafe.ge • 4th October 2020

Educating Children with Special Needs in Georgia: Available Options and Common Obstacles

Creating an effective learning environment for children with special needs requires extra care and attention. Despite government’s attempts to support inclusive education and the NGOs’ campaigns to raise awareness regarding this matter, teaching children with special needs remains challenging for parents and education professionals alike. Common misconceptions, as well as limited resources trigger difficulties during the educational process.

Transmedia Project - Who You Are

Multimedia Story from Khurvaleti - A Conflict Zone Village on the Edge of Deterioration

Invisible Cities

Short Documentary

Authors: Tiko Zurabishvili, Ketevan Skhirtladze

Video Projects

Photo Project

Tbilisoba is an annual festival held in October celebrating the history and diversity of the capital of Georgia. This year, due to COVID-19 regulations, the festival was cancelled for the first time in years. However, we can take a look at the footage from 2018 - and the celebration uniting tourists and diverse residents of Tbilisi!