Driven by enthusiasm to forge sustainable environments, Mari advocates for the eco-friendly development of Armenia. In her capacity as a Project Manager at the non-governmental organization Public Awareness and Monitoring Center, she has been implementing various awareness-raising activities on environmental security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related topics. As a host of the environmental podcast at local information-analytical online media outlet – ALIQ Media Armenia, she manifests the pressing issues in the environmental sector of Armenia. Previously, she worked as a journalist for the local TV station Kentron as a producer and host of the Environmentalists’ Calendar TV program. Over the last 15 years, she has participated in more than 20 international conferences and international events tailored to environmental issues as a speaker, guest, and observer. With her role as an EaP Local Correspondent, Mari is sharing unbiased information about the social and political developments in Armenia.  

Mari holds a Master’s degree in Geography with a specialization in Geo-ecology from the Yerevan State University (Armenia) and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Pedagogy from the same academic institution. 

“Being affiliated with the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows’ Alumni Network is a dynamic process. You never know which surprise is on its way. For the last four years, I have been receiving constant mentoring from experts in communication, technology, and project management. Apart from delivering progress in my community, I have a genuine feeling of belonging to the regional team of young change-makers who will shape the future. As an EaP Civil Society Alumna, I had the privilege to participate at the International Summer School: “European Policy Communications in the Digital Era” CEPOW Summer School, in Madrid, Spain. The experience gained from the latter event was valuable in my professional life; as the world is heading to digitalization and we have to adapt to it.” – Mari CHAKRYAN