Maya Abralava

19 years of experience with the Department of State (DOS) and 6 years of experience in the private sector executing Department of State (DOS) programs. Expertise in policy development, public outreach, legal research, public affairs, project management. Led execution of multi-million USD foreign assistance programs across the globe. Served as a Subject Matter Expert on Strategic Trade Management (STC) assistance projects, including legal-regulatory support, technical licensing, internal compliance, industry outreach, international cooperation and interagency cooperation, and public outreach. Advised senior U.S. government officials, US Ambassadors, DCMs, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Admirals, Department of Homeland Security and other USG leadership on political, economic development, defense and security matters in the Republic of Georgia during US Embassy Tbilisi tenure. Successfully coordinated over 200 international visits and conferences with the participation of foreign dignitaries in the United States. Served as a primary liaison between the highest-level officials of the partner governments and various USG agency leaderships. Well-versed in sensitive multi-cultural environments where intercultural diplomacy is crucial to success. Worked and managed nonproliferation and counter-terrorism projects in 100 countries over the last 5 years, including high threat locations in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Winner of the U.S. State Department, Export Control and Related Border Security Program (EXBS) Meritorious Honor Award Program Coordinator of the Year in 2009, and a recipient of multiple professional certificates, awards and letters of appreciation from the State Department and other USG agencies. Native fluency in Georgian and Russian, working fluency in German. Security clearance: TS/SCI