THE PEOPLE BEHIND 4IMPACT
Our Team
Bringing together international expertise, local knowledge, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact.
LEADERSHIP
Evidence. People. Learning. Impact.
Dr. Maya Giorbelidze founded 4IMPACT with a simple belief: the best decisions are grounded in evidence, shaped by people, and driven by continuous learning.
With more than 15 years of international experience, Maya has helped governments, United Nations agencies, international financial institutions, universities, foundations, and non-profit organizations understand what works, strengthen their programmes, and create lasting impact.
She has designed and led complex evaluations, strategic planning processes, impact assessments, and organizational transformation initiatives in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North America.
Her clients have included UNDP, UNESCO, UNCDF, UNICEF, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), USAID, Global Affairs Canada, and numerous national and local governments.
Today, Maya also works extensively in Canada, supporting organizations across Nova Scotia in areas such as organizational development, employee engagement, artificial intelligence readiness, business process optimization, governance, and strategic planning.
Maya combines academic rigour with practical experience. She holds a PhD in Economics, is a Project Management Professional (PMP®), and has completed advanced professional training in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Results-Based Management, and Social Return on Investment (SROI).
She is passionate about translating complex evidence into practical recommendations that organizations can act on.
Clients value Maya not only for her technical expertise but also for her collaborative approach. She believes that every successful evaluation begins by listening, every strategy should be grounded in evidence, and every project should leave organizations stronger than they were before.
Every successful evaluation begins by listening. Every strategy should be grounded in evidence. Every project should leave organizations stronger than they were before.
OUR COLLABORATIVE MODEL
Ecosystem Members
Rather than maintaining a large permanent team, we work through a carefully curated ecosystem of experienced professionals.
This allows us to assemble multidisciplinary teams that combine deep technical expertise, local knowledge, and sector-specific experience for each engagement.
Our ecosystem includes experts in:
Global Expertise. Local Insight.
Whenever possible, we prioritize partnering with local consultants, researchers, and subject matter experts who bring contextual understanding, cultural insight, and language expertise.
This approach strengthens the quality of our work, supports local capacity, and ensures our recommendations are grounded in the realities of the communities and institutions we serve.
Let's Work Together
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