Austė Aleksandravičiūtė-Šviažienė, PhD
Strategic Communication & Public Affairs Expert, Lithuania
Dr. Austė Aleksandravičiūtė-Šviažienė is a strategic communication and public affairs expert with more than 13 years of professional experience in public relations, health communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management.
She holds a PhD in Political Science, specializing in crisis communication strategies. Her academic work focuses on how institutions communicate under conditions of uncertainty, reputational risk, and public scrutiny, with particular attention to health and regulated sectors. Her research bridges theory and practice, offering evidence-based frameworks for building trust and resilience in complex communication environments.
Dr. Aleksandravičiūtė-Šviažienė has guided strategic communication initiatives in high-stakes contexts, helping organizations strengthen credibility, manage risk, and safeguard reputation. Her expertise includes crisis preparedness, stakeholder mapping, media strategy, and navigating public discourse in the digital era.
Alongside her professional practice, she is actively engaged in academic research and teaching, contributing to scholarly publications and lecturing on strategic and crisis communication. Her work integrates analytical depth with practical application, supporting organizations in achieving sustainable impact through responsible, transparent, and strategically aligned communication.
Presentations at KPSM 2026