Professor Dr Maia Nadare established the first online institute for academic research in Georgia on 14 July 2018. With over 20 years of progressive experience across various fields, she has developed a natural inclination towards interdisciplinary research.

Dr Nadare has published numerous monographs and academic articles focusing on American and European studies. She is currently working on her next monograph in British studies, partly based in the United Kingdom.

She attributes her skills to the education she received at Tbilisi State University, where she studied international journalism and law, alongside courses in English studies and international relations. In 2002, she was awarded a PhD in international journalism, and in 2018, she became an academician of criminology at the Georgian Academy of Criminology.

Since 2002, Dr Nadare has been actively involved in American studies projects at Tbilisi State University, as well as media studies. Over the years, she has participated in the annual international conference organised by the Institute for American Studies (IAS) and the Georgian Association for American Studies (GAAS).

As the director of the BRAMS Institute, Maia has surrounded herself with a talented network of friends and colleagues from diverse professions and backgrounds.

Professor Dr Vasil Kacharava, President of the Georgian Association for American Studies, commented on the launch of the new institute, stating, "Almost every American university has a centre for American studies. America is Georgia's main political ally, and thus, our country needs to prioritise American studies. Interest in the United States has a long history in Georgia. The Institute for American Studies at Tbilisi State University has undergone various stages of development. Initially, a lab was established, which evolved into a centre; eventually, it became a department at the university, and finally, it transformed into an institute."Professor Kacharava added, "Naturally, the Georgian Association for American Studies welcomes the new Institute of British and American Studies into our community."

Professor Nadare expressed her honour in following the path of distinguished Georgian scholars who pioneered American studies in Georgia. She acknowledged the significant contributions of Professor Gela Charkviani, the Founding Father of American Studies in Georgia, who made the initial strides nearly half a century ago. She also recognised the invaluable 20 years of effort by Professor Kacharava in establishing the Centre for American Studies at Tbilisi State University.

Professor Nadare conveyed her privilege in founding a new institute, a goal that had been on her bucket list for years but remained a dream until recently. She acknowledged the rich tradition of British and American studies in Georgia and emphasised the vital foundation laid by her successful predecessors for the BRAMS Institute. This advantage allows her to adopt a broader research approach, encompassing not only American studies but also British studies, including Commonwealth countries and former colonies of the United Kingdom and the United States. Professor Nadare looks forward to collaborating with local and international colleagues and involving pupils and students in the BRAMS projects.