Dr. Žanina Žigo is a Croatian expert in communication sciences and public relations with extensive academic and professional experience.
She earned her PhD from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb, with a dissertation titled “Crisis Communication of Croatian Business Organizations through Social Media.” She also holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Zagreb, where she completed her undergraduate studies.
Throughout her career, she has participated in teaching activities at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, as an external associate in courses related to corporate communications, public relations, and crisis communication.
She is the author and co-author of numerous scientific papers published in academic journals and conference proceedings in the fields of communication studies, sustainability, and crisis management. She has participated in international scientific conferences and moderated professional discussions in communication studies.
She actively participates in scientific projects, including international initiatives focused on climate change, security, and societal resilience. In her academic work, she also serves as a co-supervisor of undergraduate and graduate theses in communication studies.
Her professional experience includes senior positions in corporate communications, project management, and public affairs in major Croatian and international companies.
She is currently employed at the Catholic University of Croatia as Head of the Department for Administrative and Technical Support of Lifelong Learning Programs.