Nino Bregadze brings over eight years of hands-on experience in the development sector to her role. As a dedicated professional, she has made significant contributions in her capacity at one of the strongest regional non-governmental organization, the Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN). Within CENN, Nino has successfully managed a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at promoting climate-resilient rural development, sustainable forest management, green growth, and the empowerment of women and youth. One of Nino's standout achievements is her leadership in the Niko Ketskhoveli School Awards initiative, where she has mobilized more than 1,000 school-based eco clubs across the country to actively engage in pursuing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocating for climate protection daily. In addition Nino has supported the establishment of over 10 rural women's councils in Georgia. These councils empower women to participate knowledgeably in environmental decision-making processes and diversify their income through the sustainable utilization of forest resources. Nino holds a Master of Science degree in Nature Protection and is currently pursuing her second master's degree in sociology, with a particular focus on gender studies.