Nina is a multilingual educator with academic training in pedagogy, political science, international relations, and human rights. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy from Ilia State University (Georgia) and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Human Rights from the University of Padua (Italy), along with Training in National Security and Public Policy through the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies and the RAND Corporation. Her professional background spans early childhood education, community and cultural organizations, administration, and business management - experience that has strengthened her communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills across diverse cultural contexts. Fluent in English, French, Armenian, Russian, Georgian, and Italian, she brings a multicultural perspective well suited to serving participants from diverse communities across Canada. Nina's role within the Anger Management Program is educational. The program offers structured learning and practical skills development, and is not a substitute for psychological assessment, psychotherapy, medical treatment, or other services provided by regulated health professionals.
Our logo reflects the philosophy of the Anger Management Program: the goal is not to eliminate or suppress anger, but to understand it, respond to it constructively, and build stronger self-control. Overlapping shapes represent the complexity of emotion. Anger rarely exists alone - it often intertwines with stress, frustration, fear, or disappointment. Movement toward the centre symbolizes growing self-awareness. As the layers converge, the centre sharpens - mirroring the process of identifying triggers, recognizing patterns, and responding more consciously. Soft, irregular forms convey that emotions are fluid, not fixed. With the right skills, a person can learn to shape their response rather than be ruled by anger. Blue represents calm, stability, and trust. Transparency signifies clarity - the ability to see beneath a reaction and move from impulse toward understanding and control.