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Astghik Avetisyan (born August 21, 1977, Martuni, Armenian SSR) is an Armenian journalist, President of the Armenian PR Association, Associate Professor of YSU Faculty of Journalism, Director of the master’s program "Public Relations and Communication Technology" of YSU Faculty of Journalism.

Education
1984-1994 - Martuni Secondary School N2.

1994-1999 - Student at the Department of Journalism, YSU (diploma with honor).

1996-1999 - "Grigor Artsruni" nominal scholarship, Union of Journalists of Armenia.

1996-1999 - Student Council President, YSU Faculty of Armenian Philology; Chair of Information and analytical committee, YSU Students' Union.

1998 - "Student of the Year" award winner, YSU.

1999 - 2003 - Postgraduate student at the Department of  Radio and Television Journalism, YSU.

2010 - PhD in Philology.

2014 - Associate Professor, certified by YSU Academic Council and Supreme Certifying Commission of RA.

Career
2000 - 2008 - Head of Information Department, Pan-Armenian Youth Foundation.

2001 to present - Lecturer, YSU Faculty of Journalism.

2002 - 2008 - Lecturer, Russian-Armenian University.

2006 to present - President of the Armenian PR Association.

2008 - 2011 - Assistant Press Secretary of the President of the Republic of Armenia.

2011 - Head of International programs, Adviser to the Executive Director, Public Radio of Armenia.

2011 to present - Presidium Member and PR Director of FYCA (Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia).

2011-2013 - PR Director of "CleanLand" company.

2011-2013 - Senior researcher, Institute for Armenian Studies, YSU.

2012 - Author and presenter of "Gitak" educational TV project, ArmNews TV.

2013-2014 - PR manager at National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation.

2014-2015 - Lecturer in a distance learning program at International Scientific Educational Center,  National Academy of Sciences of RA.

2014 to present - Associate Professor of the Chair of Print and Broadcast Media, YSU Faculty of Journalism.

2014 to present - Lecturer in the Department of Training, Public Administration Academy of RA.

2015 - Founder of the first PR school in Armenia.

2016 to present - Member of the RA Defence Minister's Public Council.

2018 to present - Director of the master’s program "Public Relations and Communication Technology", YSU Faculty of Journalism.

Additional information
Astghik Avetisyan is the author of 30 scientific articles and 5 professional science books. She worked for reputable Armenian media outlets. She participated in numerous national and international seminars, training programs, conferences as a trainer, participant, organizer and expert.

Astghik Avetisyan was awarded the Letters of Commendation of the President of the Republic of Armenia and YSU Rector. She was honored with YSU Silver Medal and received numerous diplomas and certificates of professional development.

Astghik Avetisyan is a member of the honorable jury in the Eventiada IPRA Golden World Awards, a member of the Armenian PR Awards committee, as well as a jury chair and jury member of multiple journalism competitions.

Personal life
She is married and has two children․