Shorena Megrelishvili

Shorena Megrelishvili is the Head of Projects at WEConnect International, where she oversees a portfolio of donor-funded projects implemented globally. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, she ensures the delivery of high-impact programs that empower women-owned businesses, create jobs and advance economic growth through impact sourcing. She works closely with cross-functional teams, promotes project management excellence, and supports organizational impact measurement through the design of robust M&E frameworks and outcome reporting.

Prior to joining WEConnect International, she led initiatives at the UN Global Compact Network Georgia, managing programs focused on corporate sustainability and development. There, she successfully secured funding from government and multilateral donors and led award-winning public-private partnership projects.

A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Shorena holds a joint MA in Public Policy from Central European University and the University of York, and a BA in International Relations from Tbilisi State University. She is a recipient of fellowships from the John Smith Trust, the U.S. Department of State, the European Commission, and the Open Society Foundations. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the D.C. Leadership Council at Upwardly Global, and mentors women in international development and policy.