Margarita Baghdasaryan

Margarita Baghdasaryan leads the Institute’s local and global communication efforts, manages events, conferences, and symposiums, and oversees the Institute’s programming in Armenia. She holds an MSc in Political Sociology from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies from UCLA. In addition to her multidisciplinary academic background, Margarita brings years of work experience in government, advocacy, and nonprofit management. Prior to joining the team, she served as an Advisor at the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Yerevan, Armenia, where she established the country’s first Repatriation and Integration Center and worked on key programs and policies to promote Diaspora engagement and repatriation. Her expertise in strategic planning, communications, and stakeholder engagement underpins her impactful contributions to both local and international initiatives.