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Episode #14: Suzanna Shamakhyan’s Foundations: Innovation, Systems Thinking, and Impact

Episode #14: Suzanna Shamakhyan’s Foundations: Innovation, Systems Thinking, and Impact

Update: 2025-11-19
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Welcome back to Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian. Today’s guest is Suzanna Shamakhyan, Executive Director of FAST (Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology) — a leading institution working to accelerate innovation, science, and talent in Armenia. With a background in education diplomacy, policy, and diaspora engagement, Suzanna brings systems thinking and emotional intelligence into every room she enters. She’s also a mother and a mentor, navigating leadership with grace and groundedness. In today’s episode, we dive into the foundations of Suzanna’s purpose-driven work, her vision for Armenia’s tech and education future, and how she balances personal clarity with national responsibility.

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Episode #14: Suzanna Shamakhyan’s Foundations: Innovation, Systems Thinking, and Impact

Episode #14: Suzanna Shamakhyan’s Foundations: Innovation, Systems Thinking, and Impact

Larisa Hovannisian