In our very first episode of the series, Dr. Susan Pattie talks to Tatevik Ayvazyan about their shared role of 2020: Director of AI. For nearly twenty years, Susan has been working (unofficially and officially) as Director of the Armenian Institute since its founding in 2001. Fast-forward to 2020, the year that changed us all, and the role changed hands half-way through the year when Tatevik took over as AI’s Director.
Looking back on the aims and hopes for the institution when it was founded, Susan observes how far AI has come, and reveals what she is most excited about for the future. Looking forward, Tatevik reflects on the challenges of the past year to move into the future with big strides and a new and exciting team and program for AI bringing together poetry, film, cooking and academic worlds - and more!
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