Sopiko Beriashvili

Lead, Research and Policy

Sopiko Beriashvili is an education policy enthusiast with over eight years of experience in international education, policy development, and applied research. In her current role as the Research & Policy Lead at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation initiative, Sopiko oversees global research exploring the intersections of education, innovation, and emerging technologies. She also served as the WISE Summit Editorial Team for WISE 12 (2025), shaping content for one of the world’s leading education gatherings.

Previously, Sopiko was a Research Analyst at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education in Washington, D.C., contributing to global education research and policy focused on EdTech. She holds an MA in International Education Policy from the University of Maryland, College Park (as a Fulbright Scholar) and a BA in Philosophy from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.

Earlier in her career, Sopiko managed international exchange programs spanning over 30 countries at the American Councils for International Education’s Tbilisi office, designing educational initiatives across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus.

Her work is driven by a commitment to educational equity, global collaboration, and innovation, with a forward-looking focus on the future of teaching and learning.