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Our Team & Leadership

FAST begins with its people. Leaders who envision what's possible, teams who design and implement for impact, and a global network that co-creates lasting change.
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Dr. Noubar Afeyan
Entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of Flagship Pioneering; Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna
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Artur Alaverdyan
Engineer-physicist, entrepreneur, and high-tech investor focused on renewable energy and innovation in Armenia.
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Ruben Vardanyan
Social entrepreneur and philanthropist advancing global education, development, and transformational partnerships.
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Ayb Educational Foundation
Education foundation advancing excellence, innovation, and systemic reform in Armenia’s learning ecosystem.
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“LUYS” foundation
Empowering Armenia’s future through global education and leadership development.
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André Andonian
Chairman of the Board
Global business leader and former McKinsey Senior Partner advising companies on strategy and innovation.
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Dr. Noubar Afeyan
Biochemical engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Moderna and Flagship Pioneering.
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Artur Alaverdyan
Engineer, entrepreneur, and impact investor focused on renewable energy and innovation.
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Raffi Festekjian
Fintech entrepreneur and philanthropic leader supporting Armenia’s cultural and technological growth.
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Dr. Ingrid Hengster
Investment banking executive and Barclays Germany CEO shaping global financial strategy and innovation.
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Talar Kazanjian
Executive leader advancing strategic initiatives for Armenia’s development and diaspora engagement.
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Dr. Mary A. Papazian
Chair of the Board
Higher education leader with decades of experience in institutional transformation and global academic strategy.
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Dr. Garabed Antranikian
Microbiology pioneer and innovation leader advancing biocatalysis, extremophiles, and sustainable biotechnology.
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Armen Askijian
Aerospace engineering leader and CTO specializing in satellite systems and advanced space technologies.
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Hovhannes Avoyan
Serial entrepreneur and founder of PicsArt, with a global track record in tech innovation.
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Dr. James Chavin
Transformation specialist and former McKinsey Senior Partner with deep expertise in global restructuring.
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Lord Ara Darzi of Denham
Global health innovation leader, surgeon, and Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation.
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Gabrielle Gauthey
Senior executive in infrastructure, digital transformation, and energy with global public–private leadership experience.
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Dr. Avak Kahvejian
Life sciences inventor, entrepreneur, and CEO shaping next-generation therapeutic platforms.
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Dr. Sarkis Kiramijyan
Leading interventional cardiologist specializing in structural heart disease and patient-centered innovation.
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Ari Libarikian
Senior Partner at McKinsey leading global digital transformation and business-building initiatives.
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Dr. Davíd Yang
AI entrepreneur, founder of ABBYY and Morfeus.ai, and pioneer in artificial consciousness.
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Suzanna Shamakhyan
Education strategist advancing innovation, research, and system-level reform across Armenia’s scientific and educational sectors.
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Education
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Veronika Aghajanyan
Head of Higher Education Programs
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Anush Ayvazyan
Head of General Education Programs
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Biayna Amirjanyan
Teacher Development and Community Engagement Coordinator
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Mihran Avagyan
Performance Analyst
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Khatchig Hrag Derjan
Teacher Growth and Community Strategist
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Sandra Fournouzian
Stakeholder Coordinator
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Lilit Ishkhanyan
Program Coordinator
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Mariam Jilavyan
Curriculum Coordinator for Higher Education
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Arpine Jraghatspanyan
Program Coordinator
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Lusine Madoyan
Stakeholder Coordinator
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Avag Sayan
Generation AI Content Manager
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Communication and Events
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Liana Khutsiyan
Communications Manager
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Margarita Aghinyan
Event Manager
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Heghine Aleksanyan
Content Coordinator
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Lucia Yegyan
Digital Marketing Specialist
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Finance and Operations
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Ruzanna Aghajanyan
People Operations Manager
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Ani Honarchian
Executive Coordinator
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Fundraising and Partnerships
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Ekaterina Airapetian
Community and Partnerships Manager
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Tatevik Hovsepyan
Partnership Manager
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Ani Ikilikyan
Fundraising Assistant
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Strategic Programming
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Larisa Avetisyan
Program Management Officer and Impact Analyst
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Inga Serobyan
Program Officer
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