Manvel Keshishyan
Strategic Communications department
Head
Curriculum Vitae
Date and Place of Birth
17 July 1990, Ashtarak, Armenia
Education
2007–2011 – Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan, bachelor’s degree in Art History
2011–2013 – Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan, master’s degree in Art History
2015–2016 – The University of Hong Kong, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, Master of Journalism
Professional Experience
2009–2014 – Shant TV, journalist and TV host
2015–2016 – International freelance correspondent, contributed to Asia Sentinel, EJ Insight, New Eastern Europe and other international media outlets
2016–2018 – Information and Analytical Center of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, media manager
2017–2018 – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), communications advisor
2018–2019 – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), communications and public relations expert
2022 – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA, communications specialist
2019–2025 – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Armenia, Development Outreach and Communications Specialist, Coordinator
2025 – Yerevan State University, lecturer
6 November 2025–present – Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Head of the Strategic Communications Department
2026 – American University of Armenia, Adjunct Lecturer
Other Information
2017 – Participated in the M100 Young European Journalists international program in Germany.
2017 – Participated in the international program “Digital Community: Security, Information and Economy” in Poland.
2018 – Participated in the U.S. Government’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in the United States.
2021 – Received the Eagle Award from the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.
2022 – Graduated from the Yerevan School of Political Studies.
2023 – Received the Honor Award from the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.
2023 – Participated in the Council of Europe’s World Forum for Democracy in France.
2019–2025 – Received several professional awards from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), including Special Act Awards.
Over the years, has served as a trainer and speaker on strategic communications, media, personal branding, public communications and disinformation in Armenia and internationally.
Political Affiliation
Non-partisan
Marital Status
Single
