Aref Dorazehi

Aref Dorazehi has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. From 2023 onwards, they have worked at ME Strategic Foresight Network as a Business Strategy Consultant and Media Strategist. Prior to that, they worked at Relief International in various positions including Head of Field Office and Liaison Officer. At Relief International, they were responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and providing direction and support to the program team. Before that, they worked at Consulate as a Translator/Interpreter, KASKIN SHARGH Construction Company as a General Manager, UNHCR as an Interviewer/Counselor and Logistics Clerk, and Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran as a Public Relations Specialist.

Aref Dorazehi is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Media Management with a focus on Communication and Media Studies at the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, which they started in 2020 and is expected to complete in 2024. Prior to this, they obtained a M.Phil degree in History from the University of Sistan and Balochistan from 2008 to 2010. Aref also holds a M.Sc. degree in Geology from the University of Balochistan, Quetta that they completed from 1992 to 1995.