Maral Papakhian Ⓥ

Maral Papakhian Ⓥ has a diverse work experience in marketing, public relations, and communications. Maral is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Jameson Humane, where they lead communication, marketing, and PR strategies for the non-profit animal rescue organization. Maral is responsible for various tasks including social media marketing, CRM, email marketing, website management, and brand development. Maral also oversees the marketing and PR strategies for Jameson's annual wine auction fundraiser.

Prior to their current role, Maral worked as a Public Relations Consultant at Miyoko's, where they developed and promoted a campaign for curating gastronomical experiences in wine country. Maral also held roles at Three Sticks Wines, where they served as the Marketing and Public Relations Manager, responsible for amplifying the brand globally and overseeing business development and events. Additionally, Maral worked as the Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Head High Wines.

Earlier in their career, Maral owned and managed Fetch! Pet Care of Napa to Calistoga, providing pet care services and handling all aspects of the business. Maral also worked as the Sales and Marketing Manager at Barnett Vineyards, generating revenue through direct-to-consumer wine sales and marketing strategies.

Maral's professional journey also includes positions at the California Academy of Sciences, where they served as the Associate Director of Business Development, Manager of Specialty Tours, and Coordinator of Special Events. Maral started their career as a Fine Wine Specialist at Rick's Wine Cellar and worked as a Harvest Intern at Owl Ridge Wine Services.

Maral began their education at Harvard University, where they served as the Manager of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science.

Maral Papakhian attended Indiana University Bloomington from 1999 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Captive Animal Social Ecology: Basic and Applied (Animal Behavior). Maral also pursued minors in Biology and Psychology during their time at the university. In 2005, they enrolled at Boston University, where they focused on Viticulture and Enology. While at Boston University, Maral obtained Level 1 and 2 certifications in Viticulture and Enology from the Boston University Wine Resource Center in January 2005.