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Teona Goderdzishvili

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Teona Goderdzishvili

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Teona Goderdzishvili specializes in journalism, digital communication and media ethics. Originally from the Republic of Georgia, she brings a unique international perspective, with professional experience spanning Europe, the Caucasus and the United States.

A co-founder of ClickMedia, Goderdzishvili has developed digital communication strategies, authored investigative reports and fostered collaborations with global organizations such as DW Akademie and Internews Georgia. Her journalistic work has focused on critical social issues, including far-right extremism, disinformation and environmental challenges.

Goderdzishvili's career highlights include creating and implementing digital strategies to engage diverse audiences, coordinating international media projects and teaching social media strategies to postgraduate students. Her research interests center on the ethics of digital journalism, the sociopolitical impacts of emerging media technologies and the role of disinformation in shaping public discourse.

Areas of Interest

  • Disinformation and misinformation in digital media
  • Journalism ethics and media accountability
  • Digital storytelling and investigative reporting
  • Sociopolitical impacts of emerging media technologies
  • Freedom of speech and media transparency

Education

  • M.A. (Communication and Rhetoric), Georgia State University

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