Syunik-Development NGO’s greatest resource is the organization’s talented and dedicated staff who serve as the backbone for making sure all projects all completed efficiently, thoughtfully, and with the goals of sustainability and capacity-building in mind. The current staff works hard to successfully implement Syunik-Development’s vision and objectives throughout the various programs and transitions inherent to the NGO’s operations.

Ani Smbatyan, President of Syunik-Development NGO: In addition to her work at Syunik Development NGO, Ani Smbatyan has worked as a lecturer at Gitelik University Foundation. He has also worked in the sphere of programming and accounting. Ms. Smbatyan has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Master’s Degree in IT. Currently she is an Applicant at the State University of Economics of Armenia specializing in Finance, Credit and Money Turnover.

            Ani Smbatyan

            NGO President

Garik Shahgaldyan, NGO Manager: Mr. Shahgaldyan also serves as a Coordinator on behalf of the American Program Fund for Armenian Relief. Mr. Shahgaldyan has over eighteen years of NGO work experience and both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Philology from Yerevan State University.

            Garik Shahgaldyan

            NGO Manager

Lilit Nersisyan, Head Accountant:  Ms. Nersisyan joined the organizationearly in 2011. She has over ten years’ experience in the financial field. Lilit has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance ManagementHe and  Business Management at the Armenian State University of Economics.

            Lilit Nersisyan

            Head Accountant

Tatev Harutyunyan, Social Development Project Manager: Ms. Harutyunyan has experience in the field of community and social development through her participation in many national and international seminars, workshops and conferences on project management, conflict resolution and youth exchange projects in the USA, Belgium, and Georgia among other countries. She has a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature master’s degree in Business Management at the Armenian State University of Economics.

            Tatev Harutyunyan

            Project Manager

Lilit Khachatryan, Youth Project Manager: Lilit Khachatryan has a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature.
Lilit has worked and collaborated with many national and international institutions as a monitoring and evaluation specialist, program coordinator and manager, lecturer, and translator.
Ms. Khachatryan participated in several seminars, workshops, and conferences on topics related to the professional and public sectors in different countries.
Lilit Khachatryan joined the organization in September 2023.

            Lilit Khachatryan

            Project Manager

Artashes Hakobyan, Photographer, Operator: Artashes Hakobyan studies at Valery Brusov State University. Artashes was trained in Graphic Design at the Armenian Code Academy. He studied WEB Programming at Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia.
Artashes has participated in many volunteer activities and is a leader-volunteer in the Armenian Red Cross Society. He joined the NGO in 2023.

            Artashes Hakobyan

            Photographer, operator

Roza Harutyunyan, Social Development Project Manager Assistant: Roza Harutyunyan studies at the Yeghegnadzor branch of ASUE, majoring in Management.
Miss. Roza is actively involved in many volunteer activities in the Vayots Dzor region. Since the age of 14, she participated in several projects implemented by the Syunik-Development NGO.
Roza Harutyunyan joined the organization in 2021.

            Roza Harutyunyan

            Project Manager Assistant

Kima Kirakosyan, Youth Project Coordinator:  Kima Kirakosyan studies at Yerevan State University, majoring in Philosophy and Psychology. Before joining Syunik-Development NGO, she worked at the Ucom service center. Kima is a participant in the Youth for Development Foundation and has also participated in many volunteer activities. Kima joined the organization in 2022, before that she participated in the Internship organized by the NGO.

            Kima Kirakosyan

            Project Coordinator

Inessa Danielyan, Project HEAR-VDz [Housing/Employment of Artsakh Refugees in the Vayots Dzor] Project Coordinator: Inessa Danielyan studies at the Yeghegnadzor branch of ASUE, majoring in Management. Miss. Inessa participated in the Internship organized in the Community Development department of Syunik-Development NGO. She was involved in many volunteer activities. Inessa joined the NGO in November 2023, but before that she also worked in 2020, holding the position of Needs Assessment specialist.

            Inessa Danielyan

            Project Coordinator

Armen Adamyan, Logistics/Purchasing Officer:  Mr. Adamian provides technical assistance Syunik NGO’s storage facilities. He has experience in the field of agriculture and beekeeping as well as a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Gitelik University.

            Armen Adamyan

            Purchasing Officer

Naira Manaseryan, Support to Socially Marginalized People Living in Border Villages and Displaced People Project Coordinator: Naira Manaseryan is a teacher by profession. Ms. Naira studied at the English Language and Literature faculty. She also completed her master’s degree in the same specialty. Ms. Naira participated in many trainings and courses in Armenia and Georgia, including Creativity in translation, Proposal writing, etc. Naira Manaseryan joined the NGO in 2021.

            Naira Manaseryan

            Project Coordinator

Anna Gyulnazaryan, Public Relations Officer: Anna Gyulnazaryan joined Syunik-Development NGO in October of 2021. Anna has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She participated in many trainings and courses. Miss. Anna studied at the Multimedia School, majoring in General Journalism, and Social Media Marketing. She graduated from the Public Relations and Communication Master’s Program at the Armenian PR Association. Anna participated in the Internship organized in the Community Development department of Syunik-Development NGO and is involved in many volunteer activities.

            Anna Gyulnazaryan

            Public Relations Officer

Anahit Yeghiazaryan, Jermuk Community Center Coordinator: Ms. Yeghiazaryan has experience in implementing community development projects. Ms. Yeghiazaryan joined Syunik-Development NGO in October of 2011. She has a bachelor’s degree in Philology from Gitelik University.

            Anahit Yeghiazaryan

            Community Center Coordinator

Eva Galstyan, Accountant: Eva Galstyan joined Syunik-Development NGO in June of 2018. She has participated in various seminars in the field of finance. She is fluent in AS-Bookkeeper program. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management at the Armenian State Economic University.

            Eva Galstyan

            Accountant

Dianna Stepanyan, Assistant accountant: Dianna Stepanyan studied in the Yeghegnadzor branch of ASUE, majoring in Management. Miss. Dianna is from the Jermuk. She is a Coordinator at Jermuk Youth Center, and she is involved in many volunteer activities.
Dianna participated in the Internship organized by Syunik-Development NGO, in the Accounting Department and joined Syunik-Development NGO in September of 2021.

            Dianna Stepanyan

            Assistant accountant