Mariam Lashkhi
Member of Parliament of Georgia | Innovation & Technology Leader | Women's Rights Advocate
Mariam Lashkhi is a Member of Parliament of Georgia (Georgian Dream, XI convocation), serving as Chairperson of the Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee and a member of the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee. She previously served as First Deputy Chairperson of the Foreign Relations Committee, focusing on economic diplomacy and digital economy initiatives. In her earlier parliamentary term, she contributed to vocational education development and bridging education with business needs.
As Chairperson, Ms. Lashkhi leads educational reforms, promotes scientific research, and implements youth-focused programs. She also heads the Parliamentary Commission on Women and Children's Issues, advancing rights, equality, and protections for vulnerable populations. Internationally, she participates in PABSEC, NATO PA, EU-Georgia Parliamentary Association, and IPU, and chairs friendship groups with the UK, Finland, Brazil, and Poland.
A recognized innovation leader, she served as Deputy Chairperson of Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency, designing programs for startups, entrepreneurship, and international partnerships, including the "Golden Gate" initiative linking Georgia with Silicon Valley. She is a PhD candidate researching digitalization for economic growth and an affiliated professor at BTU.
Ms. Lashkhi's career spans international development, EU integration, and advocacy for women in technology. She has received multiple awards, including the USAID Women Leader Award, and is a dedicated mother of two sons.