Jacqueline Karaaslanian
Executive Director of Luys Education

Jacqueline Karaaslanian was born in Armenia, educated in France and lived in the US.

She is Executive Director for Education Programs, for the Armenia based Luys Foundation.

She has experience in leading collaborative design, strategy building, and management of large-scale educational programs worldwide.

Jacqueline Karaaslanian worked with the founding members of the MIT Media Lab at its initial inception where she worked for the past 25 years as Director of Special Projects for the Future of Learning Group and Media Fabrics Group. She has been instrumental in building projects with the MIT research teams and going from design to full implementation of avant-garde technology rich learning environments.

She was married to the late Dr. Gregory Gargarian, composer and researcher at MIT.

She is the mother of Anna and Mark K. Gargarian .

Gayane Ghumashyan
Program Manager

Gayane graduated from the Institute of Foreign Languages after V.Brussov, Yerevan, Armenia. Although she was trained as a linguist, her work experience has been in managing large-scale international projects. She coordinates the Luys programs and the work with the staff, students, lecturers, foreign organizations and local businesses.

In addition to her mother tongue, Armenian, she fluently speaks English, Russian and French. Gayane enjoys painting, watching movies and loves hiking.

Anahit Evoyan
Executive Assistant and Media Liaison

Anahit graduated with a Masters Degree from Yerevan State University Faculty of Journalism. She is trained as a reporter and editor and is presently pursuing a doctorate degree through independent studies.

Anahit is the Luys Executive Assistant and in charge of communications. She assures the liaison with all Luys students and is the editor for the Luys News Network both in English and Armenian. In addition to her mother language, Armenian, Anahit fluently speaks English and Russian. Anahit has a passion for music, she plays the piano.

Harout Abrahamyan
Web & IT Manager

Harout holds a Masters Degree in Computer Programming from the Yerevan State Engineering University. He has a very wide range of programming skills and enjoys the challenge of keeping up with the rapid progress in his field of expertise.

In addition to his mother language, Armenian, Harout fluently speaks English and Russian. He is a trained classical music player, his instrument is the piano. Harout also loves playing football and chess.

Khachik Avetikyan
Program Manager Assistant

I study at French University in Armenia,Management faculty.I am fourth year student.I would like to continue my study at American University of Armenia.Finance,Corporate management,Human Resources Management are the areas where I can show my skills and mastery.My mother language is Armenian.In addition,I speak English and French and Russian.

I am interested in Music,Dancing(Argentinian tango),Football and Politics.

I think life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.So being honest,even-tempered and hard-working I climb the ladder of life achieving my goals.

Stepan Khzrtian
Architect for Development and Knowledge Networks

Having a legal and political science education from three universities, Stepan has developed his skills in a variety of work settings, including an international business law office, a state translations center, and a New York real estate agency.

Being passionate about coordination and communication, the Luys Architect for Development strives to enhance the worldwide network of Luys and inspire it with a shared vision: to invest the knowledge, experience, and skills gained at leading centers of excellence in the development of Armenia, a Land of Possibilities.

In his free time, Stepan enjoys participating in debates and watching TED talks.

For a full bio, see his personal page.