Grama Mariana
Main achievement
First female colonel in the National Army of Moldova
About
Mariana Grama is a prominent figure in Moldovan public administration, known for her career in the Republic of Moldova's law enforcement structures. She began her career as a chemistry teacher, and in 1997, she joined the armed forces of the Republic of Moldova, where she held leadership positions in the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Situations. The most significant stage of her administrative career was the period from 2019 to 2021, when she served as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, thus becoming one of the most important women in the country's state administration. Over the years, Mariana Grama was the first female colonel within the Ministry of Defense and demonstrated remarkable skills in managing institutional reforms. Mariana Grama's professional activity took place mainly within state institutions with responsibilities in critical areas. Through the positions held at the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, she contributed to the implementation of significant administrative reforms. According to her statements, she had a notable influence in promoting women's access to security structures, observing a considerable increase in women's interest in them – from 10% of students at the Police Academy in 2016 to 27% in subsequent periods. Mariana Grama was a strong voice for combating gender stereotypes in male-dominated institutions, promoting professionalism and meritocracy. Beyond her administrative responsibilities, Mariana Grama was internationally recognized as a woman who challenged stereotypes. In March 2018, she was included in the UN Women campaign "You Know You Can," dedicated to Moldovan women who have succeeded in traditionally male-dominated fields. From an academic perspective, she holds qualifications in criminal law and collaborated with the State University of Moldova as a doctor and lecturer, with a research career focused on criminal law, criminology, and forensic psychology, thus consolidating her contribution to the country's intellectual development.
