Armen Hovsepyan

Interpreter, Guide & Project Coordinator
Founder, TravelGyumri

Armen was born in 1988, trapped in a collapsed building the night of the earthquake, and has spent much of his life working to improve conditions in his hometown of Gyumri.

He studied in both Armenia and the US, receiving degrees as an interpreter, in journalism and in public relations. In 2015, he became administrative coordinator for Gyumri Project Hope. This nonprofit was founded to analyze existing challenges and opportunities for the city and find solutions that target development and economic growth through tourism, urban renewal, and cultural development.

Armen founded Travel Gyumri, which provides the latest information on Gyumri and the Shirak region. He is also an avid photographer and is working on a photo documentary about empowering young rural women who are bound by traditions and rules. Armen works for the City of Gyumri, currently in the mayor’s office.