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Gayaneh Pezeshkian Avanes is an experienced professional in institutional giving and advancement with a diverse background in higher education. Currently serving as the Director of Institutional Giving at West Virginia University Foundation since July 2024, Gayaneh has previously held significant roles such as Adjunct Faculty in Healthcare Administration at Glendale Community College from 2015 to July 2024, and Director of Annual Giving at Polytechnic School from March 2023 to June 2024. Additional experience includes serving as Interim Director of Advancement at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Associate Director of Planned Giving at Occidental College, and Chief Development Officer at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, where responsibilities included directing alumnae relations and annual giving efforts. Gayaneh's career began as an Assistant Events Manager at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law from 2001 to 2004. Gayaneh holds an educational background from UCLA.