Location
Yerevan, Armenia
School
Yerevan Brusov State University
Expertise
California Getaway Guides, European Escapes, UAE Adventures
- Anahid started her career in 2015 by interviewing repatriates in Armenia and writing pieces on how they could adapt to life in the country.
- Throughout her career, she has written over 170 articles focused solely on the state of California.
- Despite only starting to travel in 2021, Anahid's most memorable experience so far has been skydiving in Brazil.
Experience
Anahid has worked as an investigative journalist, content writer, editor, manager, and translator for the past nine years. She worked in the PR department of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, then shifted industries to focus on media and lifestyle writing. On top of her writing career, she is involved in a community development project called the Karaberd House, located in Armenia's least populated village, where she helps create both written and visual content to support local growth.
Education
Anahid has a bachelor's degree in linguistics and journalism from Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences, as well as certifications in content marketing and social media management.
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