Our Team

Education

• 2021 – Awarded a PhD in Mass Communication, Georgian Technical University.

• 2015–2017 – Studied in the Master’s Program in Mass Communication and Media Studies, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.

• 2008–2012 – Studied in the Bachelor’s Program in Journalism, David Agmashenebeli University of Georgia (SDASU).

Work Experience

• May 5, 2024 – present – Associate Professor, Alterbridge University.

• September 15, 2022 – present – Author and Head of the Bachelor’s Program in Mass Communication, Alterbridge University.

• May 5, 2021 – May 5, 2024 – Affiliated Assistant Professor, Alterbridge University.

• January 1, 2021 – August 5, 2022 – Communication Specialist, Czech company Nexwarmis.

• 2021 – Blogger/Journalist, Cedar Ventures.

• August 2, 2019 – January 27, 2020 – Media Literacy Trainer, Asociatia Comunitati Pentru Tineret, Craiova, Romania (ESC project).

• 2019 – Head of PR and Marketing Department, ADM GROUP.

• 2018 – Head of Public Relations Department, High School of Justice of Georgia.

• 2017 – Radio Host, Radio Kommersant.

Professional Development & International Engagement

• Completed a Personal and Professional Development Course in Ommen, the Netherlands (modules in Time Management, Crisis Management, and NLP Programming).

• Actively engaged in non-formal education projects and serves as a facilitator/trainer for Erasmus+ international youth exchanges and training programs.

International Projects

Has participated in and facilitated a wide variety of international projects focused on youth challenges, social needs, and educational opportunities, covering diverse themes:

• Media literacy and information reliability – combating fake news and propaganda, importance of fact-checking, media’s influence on youth, trust in media.

• Psycho-social and mental health – addressing youth mental health challenges, burnout issues, and developing support mechanisms.

• Environmental awareness and sustainability – promoting environmental protection, recycling, and eco-friendly lifestyles.

• Inclusion and cultural diversity – amplifying migrant stories, using art to promote human rights.

• Civic and social activism – encouraging youth engagement in public life and raising civic responsibility.

• Education, employment, and youth development – focusing on employment resources, entrepreneurship promotion, trainer training (T.O.T.), and digital opportunities under the European Solidarity Corps.

• Innovative educational methods and trainings – including crisis communication and storytelling to empower youth.

Projects were implemented in countries such as Malta, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, Ireland, Hungary, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Armenia, and others.

Languages

• English

• Czech

• Russian

Contact Information

📧 t.hager@alterbridge.edu.ge