Episode #19: Marina Mkhitaryan' Foundations: Community, Identity, and Systems

Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian · Apr 19, 2026 · 1h 9m

Welcome back to Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian. For this episode, I’m joined by Marina Mkhitaryan, a civic innovator and social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience designing and leading initiatives that bridge civic tech, youth development, and cultural resilience.Her work is rooted in a belief that systems change begins with people, and that every young Armenian should have the opportunity to lead, create, and thrive. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the foundations of Marina’s mission-driven leadership, her approach to building trust between the diaspora and the homeland…