About

The Office of Development at the American University of Armenia (AUA) is dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy that empowers the University to deliver world-class education, drive innovation, and shape Armenia’s future leaders.

We engage AUA’s global network of alumni, diaspora, and supporters to build lasting partnerships that strengthen the University’s mission and amplify its impact. By connecting generous individuals and institutions with meaningful opportunities to support higher education, we work together to shape a stronger, more prosperous Armenia, and a more connected, inspired global community.

The U.S. Office of Development, also known as the American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC) is a California Public Benefit Corporation organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Its purpose is to own and jointly operate AUA in Armenia. All donations are considered to be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID Number: #94-3140704

With its principal office in Glendale, California, AUAC works in affiliation with the Regents of the University of California (UC). Under the affiliation agreement, UC provides academic and administrative guidance, and this agreement allows AUAC to consult appropriate members of the staff and faculty of UC in the planning of curriculum, the selection of faculty, the structuring of University administration, and in developing programs across various disciplines.

Since the onset of the American University of Armenia in 1991, the University has been supported and held up by pillars of benefactors. When our generous donors partner with AUA, they partner with education, they partner with ensuring the progress of our youth, and they partner with sustaining the future of our nation.

Through the years, AUA has maintained its role as trailblazer within Higher Education in Armenia and we pride ourselves on being able to provide our students with academic quench for knowledge, innovative outlets for creativity, and the support necessary to raise them to succeed in a multitude of ways beyond the walls of campus.

Join us as we continue cultivating the next generation of thought leaders and visionaries!

Gaiane Khachatrian, Vice President of Development

A Message from the Vice President of Development

Gaiane Khachatrian

Marianna Achemian

Sona Tajiryan, PhD

Naira Abrahamyan

Anna Astvatsatryan

Lilia Darbinian

Maria Abrahamian