Vahagn Voskanyan Agribusiness Entrepreneurship

Education

MS in Management, University of Oxford – Said Business School

• Diploma in Economic Cybernetics, Armenian State University of Economics
• Investment Manager at Amber Capital
• Certified International Expert in SME Finance of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Davit Iskandaryan Project Management

Davit Iskandaryan has more than 15 years of experience in project management and management advisory. Starting his career in the banking sector, Davit gained professional experience in finance, investments, and project management. Then for over 5 years, he led a regional development program, which was focused on city infrastructure development in Armenia.

In line with his professional background, Davit Iskandaryan has over 15 years of academic experience. The main teaching spheres include trainings in project management and startup engineering. With his expert support, many students initiated and implemented their start-up projects progressed their carrier in project management.

Davit Iskandaryan joined the International Center for Agribusiness Research and Education (ICARE) foundation in June 2021 as a project manager. He also delivers Project Management Classes at the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program of ICARE/ATC to share his experience with the young generation starting their carrier in Project Management.

Prior to joining our firm, Davit Iskandaryan was involved in projects with the United Nations Development Program, UN Women, delivered project management advisory support to different private projects.

Davit Iskandaryan holds a PhD degree in Economics. He is a qualified project manager (PMP®) certified by the Project Management Institute, and since 2017 holds the position of VP of Finance at PMI Armenia Chapter.

Eduard Arakelyan Financial Analysis in Agribusiness

Education

2008–2010 Armenian State Agrarian University (ASAU)
• Master’s degree in Agribusiness & Marketing
2006–2008 Agribusiness Teaching Center (ATC) – A cooperative project of Texas A&M University and Armenian State Agrarian University (ASAU)
2004 -2008 Armenian State Agrarian University (ASAU)
• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness & Marketing

Professional qualifications and training
• Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) – in process
• ACI Dealing Certificate from ACI – The Financial Markets Association
(www.acifma.com)
• Certificate from Central Bank of Armenia to provide investment services to clients in the
Republic of Armenia
• Fundamentals of early warning signals and potential problem loans (training)
• Financial crime and money laundering risks in financial institutions (series of trainings)

Arpine Sargsyan, Managerial Economics in Agribusiness

Kristina Grigoryan Business Statistics

Kristine Grigoryan has substantial expertise in academic research, project management, grant administration, outsourcing strategies, and statistical analysis. Over the past seven years, she conducted doctoral research focusing on governance, sustainability, and resilience. Prior to her doctoral studies, she acted as Grants Manager for USAID-funded initiatives in Armenia. She directed projects with NGOs, municipal governments, academic institutions, and private companies, overseeing evaluation, research, project management, monitoring, and reporting.

She holds a doctorate in public administration from the University of La Verne and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. Her bachelor’s is in Labor Economics from the Armenian State University of Economics.

Dr. Grigoryan joined the Agribusiness Teaching Center (ATC) as a Business Statistics lecturer in the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program.

Mania Israelyan Technical Writing, Analytical Writing

Manya Israelyan has more than 20 years of experience in translating and teaching English, content creation, and technical writing in Armenia and abroad. She has been involved in mainstream media outlets both locally and internationally as a translator, editor, reporter, and content creator. Beside her teaching career Manya is actively practicing Communications and Marketing and Content strategy offering services to both private and governmental organizations.  

Manya joined the Agribusiness Teaching Center (ATC) as a Technical Writing lecturer in the Undergraduate Agribusiness (UAB) program and as an Analytical Writing lecturer in the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program.

Gohar Sahakyan Financial Accounting

Gohar Sahakyan is a finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in U.S.-based accounting operations and team leadership. She is the Founder and Director of QAccountancy, an Armenia-based outsourced accounting firm serving international clients.

An ATC alumna, Gohar holds a Master’s degree in Agribusiness and Finance. She is also pursuing her ACCA qualification, further strengthening her expertise in global accounting standards and financial management.