Who we are

The Armenian Society of Fellows ASOF

Co-founder

An International Network of Scholars & Experts united to help raise Armenia’s educational and research institutions to world-class levels, and to network them globally

Gaiane Casnati

Co-founder - Scientific and strategic director

An Architect-Restorer and Cultural Heritage Specialist with expertise in conservation, strategic planning, international cooperation, project development and building partnerships across institutions, professionals and global networks.

Marina Djabbarzade

Chair of the Board

Peter Balakian

Board member

Emma Harutyiunyan

Board member

Jasmine Dum Tragut

Board member

Lucineh Kasarjyan

Board member

Haroutioun Khatchadourian

Board member

Ilona Ghazaryan

Communication manager

A Communications Specialist with expertise in media relations, social media strategy, and translation, bridging Armenian, English and Russian audiences to support cultural heritage outreach and cross-institutional collaboration.

Meline Karapetyan

Volunteer

An Archaeology and Ethnography student with expertise in research, data collection, and civil society mapping, supporting SIREH’s cultural heritage programs through community engagement and organizational research.