
Staff
The true strength of the Community Development NGO lies in its team, comprised of dedicated, caring, and responsible professionals. We believe that community development begins with each of us taking small, yet meaningful, steps.
Our team consistently works to deliver sustainable results, bringing the vision and goals of the Community Development NGO to life.
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Ani Smbatyan
NGO President

Ani Smbatyan
NGO President
Ani Smbatyan graduated from the Yerevan State Pedagogical University with degrees in Informatics and Economics, earning a Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in IT. She is currently a postgraduate student at the Yerevan State University of Economics, specializing in Finance, Credit, and Monetary Circulation.
Ani Smbatyan has worked as a lecturer at the Gitelyq University and currently serves as a course instructor at Armat Engineering Laboratories.
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Tatev Harutyunyan
Program Coordinator

Tatev Harutyunyan
Program Coordinator
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.
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Lilit Khachatryan
Project Manager

Lilit Khachatryan
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. -

Naira Manaseryan
Project Manager

Naira Manaseryan
Project Manager
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.
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Kima Kirakosyan
Project Coordinator

Kima Kirakosyan
Project Coordinator
Kima Kirakosyan graduated from Yerevan State University with a degree in Philosophy and Psychology. She has participated in several volunteer initiatives, which have allowed her to gain valuable experience and deepen her knowledge in working with youth.
Kima joined the organization in 2022, having previously completed a work internship at the Community Development NGO.
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Roza Harutyunyan
Project Manager Assistant

Roza Harutyunyan
Project Manager Assistant
Roza Harutyunyan studied Management at the Yeghegnadzor branch of the Yerevan State University of Economics. Since the age of 14, she has participated in numerous programs implemented by the organization as well as various volunteer activities in the region.
Roza has been a member of the organization since 2021.
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Haykuhi Grigoryan
Project Manager Assistant

Haykuhi Grigoryan
Project Manager Assistant
Haykuhi Grigoryan studied and graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the Agrarian State University, specializing in Commerce and Marketing. She later continued her studies in Germany at the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, majoring in Management.
Haykuhi joined the Community Development NGO in August 2021 and is currently responsible for employment within the “Support for Socially Vulnerable and Displaced Populations in Border Areas” program.
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Hasmik Hayrapetyan
Public Relations Officer

Hasmik Hayrapetyan
Public Relations Officer
Hasmik Hayrapetyan graduated from the Faculty of Philology at Yerevan State University. She joined the Community Development NGO in 2024 as the organization’s Public Relations Officer.
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Artashes Hakobyan
Photographer, operator

Artashes Hakobyan
Photographer, operator
Artashes Hakobyan graduated from the French Department at Yerevan State University of Languages and Social Sciences named after Valery Brusov. He has also received training in graphic design and studied web programming at the Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia.
Artashes has participated in various volunteer initiatives and serves as a leader-volunteer at the Armenian Red Cross Society. He joined the Community Development NGO team in 2023.
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Lilit Nersisyan
Head Accountant

Lilit Nersisyan
Head Accountant
Lilit Nersisyan joined the Community Development NGO in 2011 and has over fifteen years of professional experience in the financial sector. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management and a Master’s degree in Economics.
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Dianna Stepanyan
Assistant accountant

Dianna Stepanyan
Assistant accountant
Dianna Stepanyan studied Management at the Yeghegnadzor branch of the Yerevan State University of Economics. She is from Jermuk and works as a coordinator at the “Jermuk Youth Center,” participating in numerous volunteer activities.
She also took part in a work internship organized by the Community Development NGO in the accounting department. Dianna joined the Community Development NGO team in September 2021.
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Eva Galstyan
Accountant

Eva Galstyan
Accountant
Eva Galstyan has been working at the Community Development NGO since June 2018. She has participated in several seminars in the financial sector and is proficient in the 1C accounting software. She graduated from the Yerevan State University of Economics with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Organization.
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Armen Adamyan
Purchasing Officer

Armen Adamyan
Purchasing Officer
Armen Adamyan provides technical support to the Community Development NGO and manages the organization’s marketing activities. He has work experience in the agricultural sector. Armen graduated from Gitelyk University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
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Anahit Yeghiazaryan
Jermuk Community Center Coordinator

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



























