Lusine Yeghiazaryan joins the Board of Trustees of the Music for the Future Foundation

The Music for the Future Foundation proudly announces that Lusine Yeghiazaryan has officially joined its Board of Trustees. This decision marks a new stage in the strategic development of the Foundation, aimed at supporting talented children of Armenia in the fields of music education and cultural growth.

Lusine Yeghiazaryan is an experienced executive leader, board member, strategist and finance professional. She serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of SADA Systems, and builds the Armenian tech ecosystem as a limited venture partner and angel investor in multiple innovative startups.

Lusine is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Armenia and serves on the Board’s development committee. Over the past 15 years, Lusine was the co-founder, Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee of the Armenian International Women’s Association San Francisco Chapter (AIWA SF). From February 2022 to October 2025, Ms. Yeghiazaryan was a member of the Board of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, where she contributed significantly to the development of institutional activities and international initiatives of the Orchestra. She continues to support The Orchestra in an advisory capacity and as a Liaison with the Music for the Future Foundation.  

Maestro Sergey Smbatyan, Founder of the Foundation:
“I am truly delighted that Lusine Yeghiazaryan has now joined the work of the Board of Trustees of the Music for the Future Foundation. This is particularly meaningful for me, as I am deeply convinced that her knowledge and skills will be dedicated to advancing the education and musical development of talented Armenian children. Her participation is a crucial step toward achieving our highest goals.”

Lusine Yeghiazaryan says:
“It is a great honor for me to become a member of the Board of Trustees of the Music for the Future Foundation. I sincerely believe that only systematic support, education, and open opportunities can unlock the potential of our young musicians. I will devote my efforts to promoting these talents both nationally and internationally.”

About the Foundation

The Music for the Future Foundation was founded in 2019 by Maestro Sergey Smbatyan, Artistic Director of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Strategic mission of the Foundation — to create a sustainable educational and cultural ecosystem for young talents of Armenia and the diaspora, providing the conditions for their professional growth and international recognition.

Main directions and results over 6 years:

• 500+ masterclasseswith world-renowned musicians
• 13+ educational trips and international academies
• 250+ foreign language lessons
• 40+ visits to museums and cultural centers
• 200+ concert and festival attendances
• 400+ stage performances
• 90+ talented children supported with monthly scholarships

Board of Trustees of the Foundation

The Board of Trustees of the Music for the Future Foundation, chaired by Maestro Sergey Smbatyan, brings together distinguished leaders from culture, business, and philanthropy. Its members are:

• Mher Abrahamyan– Chairman of the Management Board, IDBank
• Andranik Grigoryan– CEO and Chairman-Mgmt Board, Converse Bank
• Narek Vardanyan– Co-Founder and CEO, The Crowdfunding Formula (TCF)
• Lusine Yeghiazaryan– Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Board Member, SADA