About Us
The Brief is dedicated to delivering insightful news and stories crafted by graduate students from the MA in Multiplatform Journalism program at the American University of Armenia.
We believe in the power of storytelling. Our content reflects the diverse voices of our students, who are passionate about journalism and committed to finding the truth and telling stories that inform, educate, and engage.
Join us as we explore the latest developments in Armenia and beyond. Any views and opinions are solely those of the writers and contributors and do not represent AUA.
Gohar Adamyan
Background in Comms, Current in Media, Future in TV. Striving for the pro package of skillset, just as the 21st century requires.
Anna Eganyan
A journalist, photographer, translator. Drawn to the center of events to witness reality up close.
Lori Ishilian
Blending journalism’s curiosity with marketing’s creativity to tell stories that matter.
Elen Pahlevanyan
Media and communications specialist focused on storytelling and media innovations.
Shawn McIntosh
Editorial adviser to The Brief, chair of the MAMJ program and director of the Center for Excellence in Journalism.
Heghine Aleksanyan
A translator by practice, an explorer by inclination and interested in the patient work of uncovering stories.
Aida Gevorgyan
A researcher with an interdisciplinary background in political science and law, who turns complex ideas into clear, engaging stories.
Zhanna Kuroyan
Exploring how creativity, design, and culture shape the way people live, connect, and see the world.
Meri Safaryan
Connecting journalism’s curiosity with marketing creativity and visual design for meaningful stories.
Maria Titizian
Editorial advisor to The Brief, founder and editor-in-chief of EVN Report, and adjunct AUA EC faculty member.
Anna Avagyan
An international relations specialist and a multimedia visualization artist who strives to make politics more accessible.
Mariam Hovhannisyan
Mariam is a student in the MAMJ program.
Hasmik Marukyan
A beginner journalist striving to be ethical, informing and inspiring. I want to transform lives through accurate stories told both visually and verbally.
Mariam Sardaryan
Media enthusiast interested in politics and society, sharing stories on the conversations shaping Armenia today.
Rosa Chibukhchyan
Bridging the worlds of PR and Journalism, hoping to bring some light into the dark side, seeing where this program takes me.
Goharik Hovhannisyan
A storyteller by profession, a researcher by nature, exploring business & tech journalism through the lens of Armenia’s rising innovations ecosystem.
Yeva Minasyan
Curious journalist, sharp storyteller, gentle listener--just a girl who gives voice to the voiceless.
Dikran Seferian
Dikran is a student in the MAMJ program (and actually a guy).