SHORENA BARBAKADZE
President
FOUNDER AND CHOREOGRAPHER
Creative and successful leader of ‘PESVEBI” since 2001, Shorena creates highly beautiful
relationships with parents, children, teachers, musicians and clients. Strong management
leadership abilities, fine interpersonal skills in communications, highly focused representative of
Georgian cultural and performing arts, effectively meets the demands in leadership as the
day-to-day head of Pesvebi Inc. as a dynamic and growing company. Recipient of numerous
awards, recognitions, diplomas, appreciation certificates, and testimonial letters of support from
Georgia and U.S.
SKILLS
Project management, teaching strategy, communication and relationships, team builder and
leadership, Georgian folk dance teacher, Georgian Folk dance performer, knowledge of 15
Georgian dance dialect styles from the western and eastern regions of the country
WORK EXPERIENCE
● Specialized dance school 1985-1989
● Dancer of Georgian folk ensemble “HERETI” 1990-1996
● Choreographer in children's dance ensemble “Sakartvelo” 1996-1998
● Dancer of Georgian folk ensemble “Varazi” and ensemble based at Georgian
Medical university 1996-1998
● Dance performer since 1998-present days
● Founder of Georgian dance children’s group (future Pesvebi) 2001-present days
● Board of director of “Pesvebi” 2011-present days
● Bachelor’s degree in science 2017-2020
● Work studying in TOURO college 2018-2019
● Paraprofessional in New York public school 2019-2021
Victoriya
DZHAVAKHISHVILI
Secretary
(718)300-7276/
(646)961- 0696
NEW YORK NY ARGOCOMMUNITY.ORG
LANGUAGES:
English, Russian. Georgian.
SUMMARY
Experienced and multifaceted professional with a strong background in stomatology, psychology, business administration, and paralegal studies. With a diverse career spanning from medical practice to arts and community service, I have demonstrated leadership and excellence in various roles. As the founder of multiple non-profit organizations, I am passionate about community development and support. My artistic background in traditional Georgian dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and theater complements my professional expertise, making me a well- rounded individual committed to making a positive impact. Proud mother and grandmother, dedicated to nurturing and supporting my family and community.
Levan Namitcheishvili
Treasurer
Levan Namitcheishvili
1318 W 6th St, Apt C6
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: 347-385-3735
Email: Levani71@yahoo.com
Education:
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Doctorate in Management (PhD)
Georgian International University, 2011-2015 USA -
Master's in International Affairs
City University of New York, 2009-2011 USA -
Post Graduate Study in Industrial Economics Kutaisi Technical University, 1993-1996 Georgia
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Business Philosophy Program Dulman, Germany, 1992-1993
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Combined Bachelor/Master Program in Chemical Engineering Technology Kutaisi Technical University, 1988-1993
Georgia -
Minor in German Language and Literature Kutaisi State University, 1988-1992 Georgia
Work Experience:
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Assistant to Vice-Mayor (Finance, Public Health)
Kutaisi Mayor's Office, Property Management, Kutaisi Town Hall, 1995-1997 -
Head of Information Department (Property Management) Kutaisi Mayor's Office, Kutaisi Town Hall, 1993-1995
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Head of German-Georgian House Kutaisi, Georgia, 1997-1999
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Project Manager
Vocational Training and Job Center (funded by US), Kutaisi, Georgia, 1999-2000 -
Intern
US Government-funded project in Vocational Training and Job Center, Kutaisi, Georgia, 2001-present
Skills:
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Computer Literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Managerial and Marketing Acumen
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International Trade Expertise
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Income Management Expertise
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Public Health Expertise
Languages:
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Georgian (Native)
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English (Fluent)
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German (Good)
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Russian (Good)
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French (Fair) •
NINO
MAGALI
Vice President
Event Manager
Nino Magali is a dedicated Georgian-American community advocate and volunteer, born and raised in Brooklyn. Since age 20, she has been passionately involved in her community, contributing through volunteering, advocacy, and assistance. Nino holds a BA in Political Science and boasts over 22 years of experience in politics, government, and the non-profit sector.
As a devoted mother to her beautiful daughter, Yassmin (Mimi), Nino balances her family life with significant community roles. She serves on the School Leadership Team (SLT) Committee, where she helps develop educational policies. Additionally, Nino is the Chairperson of the Title 1 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Committee, working to create a robust Parent and Family Engagement Policy in collaboration with the SLT, aligning with Title I and Chancellor's Regulation A-655 requirements.
Nino's leadership extends to her role as Vice President of the Title 1 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and Vice President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Professionally, she is the Special Assistant to an Executive Director in a major non-profit organization, supervising a team of 20 staff members. Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment make her a cornerstone of her community, continuously striving to enhance educational policies and parental involvement.
NATALIA
GODERDZISHVILI
Adviser
As “Pesvebi” Inc.’s Board President, Natalia is a highly motivated and successful team
member of “PESVEBI” since 2008, with strong experience working with children,
teaching, project management, leadership, troubleshooting and cross-functional
company support, a true and invaluable team member with passion for learning and
growing within the organization. Strong knowledge of Georgian folk music, folk
instruments and classical western instruments
SKILLS
● Project managing
● Professional violin player
● Strong knowledge of Georgian folk music, songs, instruments
● Time management
● Leadership
● Interpersonal skills
● Knowledge of microsoft office
● Organized
WORK EXPERIENCE
● Specialized music school 1986-1996
● Chamber orchestra of Tbilisi State University 1997-2005
● Private violin lessons 1998-2007
● Violin Teacher, vocal choir conductor helper, singer and performer at Georgian cultural
center “PESVEBI” 2008-present days
IVAN
GODERDZISHVILI
Adviser
As a creative and successful leader of “PESVEBI” since 2001, Ivan is an ethnomusicologist
trained in Georgia, he sings, plays and teaches more than 12 instruments including traditional
string, wind and percussion instruments, he leads the “PESVEBI” live musicians as part of
Pesvebi dance and music performances, through his vast knowledge of the history of Georgian
folk music, his high standards of performance have helped develop Pesvebi’s fine reputation in
Georgia as well as throughout the U.S. Georgian community
SKILLS
● Professionally plays more than 12 instruments
● Professional vocal choir and instrumental ensemble conductor
● Outstanding teacher
● Singer
● Music producer engineer
● Performer
● Project manager
● Computer skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
● School teacher assistant 1990-1994
● Musician and singer at Georgian folk music and dance ensemble “ROKVA” 1994-1998
● Soloist singer and musician at Georgian folk ensemble “KOLKHETI” 1996-1998
● Musician and singer at Georgian folk music and dance ensemble “VARAZI” 1997-1998
● Founder of Georgian dance children’s group (future Pesvebi) 2001-present days
● Board of director of “Pesvebi” 2011-present days
● Children’s Vocal choir conductor, music teacher and performer at Georgian cultural
center in NY “PESVEBI”
Michelle
Abramov
Volunteer
