About
Senior Global Leader in Government, Business, and Non-Profit Affairs
  • Over 20 years of leadership in international cultural diplomacy, strategic partnerships, and institutional excellence.
  • Proven expertise in policy development, Culture and Belonging strategy, workforce efficiency, talent development, and knowledge management.
  • Institutional Excellence & Culture Thought Leader
  • Presidential Awardee
  • People & Intercultural Diplomacy Coach
  • GovEx & Partnerships & Global Engagement Leader
  • EB-1A (E11) Extraordinary Ability Recipient

Global Impact & High-Level Leadership Roles

  • President of the Culture Commission (UNESCO, 2021) – Led policy discussions shaping global cultural cooperation with representatives from 180+ nations.
  • Director of International Cooperation & Innovation, Chief of Staff (Ministry of Culture & Tourism, 2012–2021, Azerbaijan) – Led strategic initiatives in 100+ countries, collaborating with UN, UNESCO, UNWTO, UNAOC, ICESCO, and the Council of Europe, secured 25+ sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
  • Chaired the Creative Industries Federation Board (2022–2024) – Strengthened global creative sector development.
  • Head of Operational Committees, UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Committee (2013) & UN Alliance of Civilizations 7th Global forum (2016) & 43rd World Heritage Committee (2019) – Led the event planning and management preservation attended by 10,000+ participants from 180+ countries.
  • Chairman of the ICESCO National Commission (2015–2021) – Directed cultural diplomacy efforts, fostering collaborations with 50+ countries.
  • Secretary & Partner, World Intercultural Dialogue Task Force (2008–2024) – Organized 200+ global forums and conferences, engaging 10,000+ participants from 190 countries.
  • Supervised a volunteer network of 5,000+ individuals supporting major global events and initiatives.

Global Manager at Global Human Resources, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins University (2024-2025)

  • Leads Culture and Belonging strategies across 40+ countries, aligning with global frameworks and industry best practices.
  • Chaired Jhpiego’s Global DEIB Council, impacting 4,000+ employees across 100+ offices worldwide.
  • Developed and implemented global coaching and mentoring programs for 160+ managers and leadership teams.

Entrepreneur, Educator & Strategic Advisor

  • Founder, Chartered Culture and Education Institute (CCEI, USA) – A global hub for intercultural education and leadership.
  • Co-Founder, Global Peace for Human Security Council(UK) – Driving high-impact initiatives in peacebuilding and cultural diplomacy.
  • Founder of the Global Cultural Business Platforms – Strengthening innovation and sustainability in the creative economy.
  • Consulting Manager (ZADEE Logistics & GCI LLC, 2022–2024) – Designed and launched Organizational Effectiveness and Workforce Efficiency Training Programs, fostering cross-sector collaboration.

Recognitions & Thought Leadership

  • Keynote Speaker at the United Nations General Conference (2015) – Addressed world leaders on intercultural diplomacy and global collaboration.
  • Two-time Presidential Awardee (2016, 2019) for global event management and cultural diplomacy achievements.
  • New Leaders for Tomorrow Awardee (Crans Montana Forum, 2011, Brussels, Belgium).
  • Honored with Cultural Leadership Distinction for advancing global heritage and creative economy initiatives.
  • Directed 200+ international forums and workshops, engaging 10,000+ participants from 190 nations.
  • Presented at UN, UNESCO, the Council of Europe, ICESCO, and various global summits across 30+ countries.
  • Participated in 500+ international conferences across 70+ countries, fostering transnational collaboration.

Academic & Professional Development

  • Master of Arts in Business Innovation (GBSB Global Business School, Spain).
  • Master of Arts in Global Diversity Governance (Coventry University, UK).
  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (Academy of Public Administration, Azerbaijan).
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs (Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijan).
  • Certified in Organizational Leadership (Stanford), Adaptive Leadership, DEIB Strategy, and Change Management
    from Johns Hopkins University, Cultural Awareness for Business (MIT), and other institutions.
  • Completed 12+ certifications in workforce efficiency, executive leadership, and inclusion strategies, including:
    • Managerial Program Graduate (Johns Hopkins University, 2024–2025)
    • Coaching for Leadership Certificate (Stanford University, In Progress, 2025)
    • Adaptive and Creative Leadership Certificates (Johns Hopkins University, 2024–2025)
    • Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Leadership Success (Johns Hopkins University, 2025)
    • Diversity in the Workplace for Supervisors and Managers (Johns Hopkins University, 2025)
    • Leading DEI Strategy in Higher Education Certificate (Johns Hopkins University, 2024)
    • International Communication & Project Management Certificates (British Council & EU, 2009–2010)