
Mariam Kilanava is an experienced academic, CELTA qualified professional and international quality assurance expert with over a decade of experience in higher education. She currently serves as a Trustee (Board Member) at the British Accreditation Council and holds international accreditation expert roles with INQAAHE (Spain) and AIKA (Latvia).
Since 2022, Mariam Kilanava has been a Higher Education Program Accreditation Expert at Georgia’s National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. Her work includes evaluating academic programs, reviewing quality standards, and contributing to institutional improvement initiatives across multiple countries.
In parallel with her quality assurance work, Mariam Kilanava serves as an Associate Professor at the Georgian State University of Physical Education and Sport, focusing on English for Specific Purposes and academic literacy. She is a member of Representative Council/Senate of the university. Her research and training engagements emphasize innovative pedagogical practices and the intersection of quality standards with digital education.