YEREVAN. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes Alin Ozinian to the Assembly’s Yerevan office, in Armenia’s capital city.

Istanbul Armenian Ozinian, who is fluent in several languages and reads Ottoman, brings years of experience, both in Armenia and in Turkey, to the newly-created position of Regional Analyst.

“I am excited that Alin has joined the Assembly and am confident that her professionalism, experience, and knowledge will help further the Assembly's work for the betterment of all Armenians,” stated Assembly Regional Director Arpi Vartanian.

A long-time analyst on regional issues, Ozinian has published numerous reports, research studies, and newspapers articles. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, and a Master's degree in Turkish Studies, both from Yerevan State University (YSU). She is currently a Ph.D. Researcher at YSU’s Faculty of Political Sciences.

After her internship at Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Middle East Desk in Turkey, Ozinian worked at the Permanent Representation of Armenia to the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Organization.  In Yerevan, she has worked at Civilitas Foundation.

“Alin’s experience and skill set in several key areas will provide us with greater analytical tools as we look ahead to the future and critically important needs for Armenia and Artsakh [i.e. Nagorno-Karabakh],” stated Assembly Board Co-Chairmen Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian.