AUA ChangeMaker Levon Gasparian Inspires Armenia’s Next Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs He recently joined the exclusive group of American University of Armenia’s 200 ChangeMakers. Creating Opportunities and Multiplying Kindness: Armine Hovhannisyan (MPSIA ’98) Joins AUA ChangeMakers For Armine, giving back is both personal and collective. For the Sarkissians, Being a ChangeMaker Is a Family Value Some commitments run deeper than a single act of generosity. AUA ChangeMakers Viktor Abovyan and Lilit Yenokyan Reflect on the University That Shaped Their Family — and Why They Are Giving Back For the couple, their decision reflects both gratitude and a sense of responsibility. Vahe Baghdasaryan (BAB ’23, MSE ’24) Marking a Milestone: AUA’s 100th ChangeMaker Joins the Campaign Vahe shared what inspired him to join the 200 ChangeMakers campaign. Four Paths, Shared Purpose: Class of ’93 Reunites to Join the Changemakers Campaign Looking back, the alumni agree that AUA gave them more than a degree. View All AUA ChangeMakers Gerald Abrahamian & Tanya Tsarukyan Viktor Abovyan & Lilit Yenokyan Paul & Kate Agbabian Sabrina & Erika Agbabian Vicken & Sossy Aharonian Sevag & Jacklin Ajemian John & Tamar Akhoian Haig Akian Lena Akian Lori Akian Stephan Hratch (MBA 2001), Olga, Mike, Sophia & Isabella Andreassian Anonymous Hripsime Apelian Hamstra Ara & Alice Apkarian Michelle Asatrian Armen Askijian Elizabeth Aslanian Lorenzoni Irén, Stella, Dena, Sam & Milene Aslanian Nazig Atikian AUA Class of 1993 Edward & Pamela Avedisian Hasmik Avetisyan, Nelli Grigorian, Gayane Hovakimian, Karine Sarkissian (Class of '93) Koren & Shooshanig Avedisian Hovhannes Avoyan & Anahit Martirosyan Nicholas, Anthony & Alexa Bagamian Vahan & Liza Bagamian Armenouhi Bagdasarian Vahe Baghdasaryan Peter & Ruby Baghdassarian & Gevik & Paola Baghdassarian Anna Bakunts (MBA '11) Karzouhy & Aram Balian Janine Barsam Sarkis & Ruth Bedevian Peter, Debra, Peggy Bedevian Mary Bedoian Harry Bedoian Katchadoor Bedoian Siranoush Bedoian Albert & Terry Bezjian Khachig Boghossian & Gasia Atashian Joanne Bohigian & The Bohigian Family Melanie Broussalian & Michael Broussalian Stephanie & Christina Carter Dr. Sharon Anoush Chekijian Heratch & Sonya Doumanian Benjamin & Karoline Ekmekjian Caryna Ekmekjian Renita Esayian Eric, Melina, Derek & Andrew Esrailian Takuhí & Aramázd, in honor of our parents Hovsép & Hildá Fidanián Gohar Galyan Levon Gasparian Vigen & Dr. Houry Ghazarian Golden State Bank Armine (Barseghyan) Hovhannisyan (Class of '98) Ikama Foundation, in memory of Varastad & Noraik Markarian Jack Munushian Charitable Trust, Gary Phillips & Zouhrab Bassmajian, Co-Trustees Lori, Luciné, & Lily Janjigian Vahan & Noone Janjigian Gregory, David & Matthew Inak Ani Kagramanian (Class of ‘93) Serope Kalpakjian Sona & Elizabeth Karakashian Nerses Kazarian (Class of '93) Petros Keshishian & Marine Gouchian Khachaturian Foundation Seta Kiremidjian Nancy R. Kolligian Arshak & Carla Kotoyantz Vahe & Ruzan Kuzoyan Benjamin, Julia & William Kuzoyan LUYS – DEM Garen & Norma Demirchian Ara & Katherine Mahdessian Hayk Mamajanyan (LLM '12) Harry & Annie Markarian Gregory Matsoyan & Elena Sagayan Haig & Hilda Manjikian Sandra Manuelian & George Manuelian Artavazd Mehrabyan Mgrublian Family Mr. Raffi & Dr. Gohar Momjian Vivian Moutafian Charles & Tamar Naaman Matthew & Lisa Natcharian Levon & Claudia Nazarian Seta Nazarian Heros Noravian & Emma Zargarian John R Ohanesian Adam Ohanian A & V Ohanian Debra Ohanian Michael & Sonia Ohanian Emma Ohanian & Olivia Ohanian Pascal Parrot & Lusine Yeghiazaryan Christopher, Sebastian & Katherine Petrossian Jennifer Pitts John Pitts George & Dina Phillips Safoian Family Tony Safoian Daniel & Ludmila Sahakian Talar, Haig & Alex Sarkissian Hasmig Seropian & Kenneth Clark Linda Shahinian & Herbert Schiff Christine Soussa & Alex Saghatelian Dr. Jack & Marie Saroyan Arthur, Lily, Rita, Ron & Dina Seredian Serge & Suzy Sinanian SJS Charitable Trust Lucine J. Stephan & Luca G. Stephan TF Educational Foundation John Tajirian Tateosian Family of California Mikayel, Lilit, Alik, Yana Vardanyan John Varjabedian Hilda Yacoubian David, Alexander & Sophie Yeghiazaryan-Parrot Yemenidjian Families Andrew & Tsovinar Yenokyan Massena Haig Youredjian Renee Youredjian updated 8/19/2026
