Goharik Grigoryan is an educational leader and researcher with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a strong professional focus on education policy, governance, youth development, and international educational cooperation.
She is currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE), an internationally oriented programme delivered across Austria, Finland, China, and Germany, focusing on higher education policy, governance, management, research, and innovation.
Goharik recently completed a one-year research programme in Poland under the Lane Kirkland Scholarship, hosted at Jagiellonian University, where she conducted research on governance and policy in early childhood education. Her academic interests focus on strengthening education systems through effective governance, evidence-based policymaking, and international cooperation.
She currently serves as a Researcher at the 405 Educational Alliance, contributing to research and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Armenia’s education ecosystem and supporting evidence-informed education policy.
Goharik has professional experience in Armenia’s public sector, including work at the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and an internship at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, where she gained practical experience in policymaking and public administration.
She is the Founder and President of the Professional Orientation Center NGO, dedicated to supporting young people in making informed educational and career choices. She is also the Founder and President of Kectil Armenia Educational and Cultural NGO, leading initiatives at the intersection of education, cultural heritage, youth empowerment, and international cooperation.
Throughout her academic, professional, and civic engagement, Goharik has represented Armenia in more than 30 countries through international conferences, educational programmes, youth initiatives, and intercultural exchange opportunities. Her international experience has strengthened her commitment to fostering intercultural dialogue, global citizenship, and meaningful international collaboration in education.
Goharik’s work brings together education policy, research, youth development, intercultural dialogue, and international cooperation, with a particular commitment to contributing to more inclusive, innovative, and evidence-based education systems in Armenia and beyond.