Arusyak Hovhannisyan is originally from Moscow, Russia. She earned her PhD in Political Science from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), where she worked as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Politics for five years. She also contributed to the editorial board of the RUDN Journal of Political Science. In 2024, she received the Sinological Development Charitable Foundation (SDCF) scholarship and continues her research in Chinese philosophy and leadership.

Arusyak has experience in digital marketing and educational program coordination. During her time in Moscow, she co-founded MAIS, the Youth Armenian History Association, where she taught Armenian history to members of the local Armenian community. She also worked as a Legal Assistant at Hitik Law, managing client relations and supporting the firm's digital strategy. In addition, Arusyak is the co-founder of the Analysts Association of Armenia, where she collaborates with IT professionals from Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora to develop a global professional network.

iGorts Placement: Repatriation and Integration Center, Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.