About Us
Our work is guided by humanitarianism, transparency, compassion, and hope.
The Artsakh Relocation Project team consists of Armenians from around the world, aiming to assist Artsakh families in this desperate time. Because we are a grassroots organization, we are able to reach families and individuals who may not know about other organizations that can assist them. The Artsakh Relocation Project is a registered 501 (C)(3).
Ellen was born in Yerevan, Armenia and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Ellen is the founder of The Artsakh Relocation Project, and a partner at Stepanyan Oganesyan LLP, focusing on consumer law. She’s also the proud mom of two little girls.
Ellen Oganesyan
Founder & Development Director
Alex was born in Racine, Wisconsin, and has been living and teaching in Armenia for three and a half years. Alex has served on the board and in other capacities with NGOs for over 10 years.
Through this work, he has developed deep connections with the Armenian community in the Diaspora and locally in Armenia.
Alex Ouzounian
Executive Director; In-Country Lead
Jonathan leads The Artsakh Relocation Project’s financial operations. He holds an Accounting degree and brings his experience from his career in finance which spans over 11 years.
Jonathan Pelaez
Director of Finance
Ani leads The Artsakh Relocation Project’s marketing and communication efforts. She brings professional experience from her career in marketing, which spans various industries over the past decade.
Ani Grigorian
Director of Marketing Communications
Mallory leads The Artsakh Relocation Project’s fundraising efforts. She has served on several nonprofit board for over 10 years, including various fundraising events.
Mallory Maslar
Director of Operations
Anahit was born in Austin, Texas. She has lived in Armenia for 10 years. She is a psychologist currently working with Armenian soldiers.
Anahit Setaghaian
Family Outreach Coordinator
Sirvart was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2013, she graduated as a political scientist, and since then has worked in political/strategic communication. She also served as a communications advisor to Argentine President Mauricio Macri in 2017.
Sirvart Tokatlian
Matching Coordinator
Nadia is a marketing consultant for The Arstakh Relocation Project. She has worked across technology and advertising industries, driving sales enablement strategy and product marketing execution.
Nadia Basil
Marketing Consultant
In The News
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator: Young Diasporans Start Artsakh Relocation Project to Aid Refugees
Alex Ouzounian, a third-generation Armenian-American from Racine, Wis., who has been living in Armenia for about two years, temporarily left his teaching position in Yerevan to spend all his time on the Artsakh Relocation Project. In only a couple of weeks, they have already reached some 20 families, supplying them with food, groceries, cleaning supplies, clothing, and even paying for rent and utilities.