Karina Avakyan

Karina Avakyan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, consultancy, and capacity building focused on financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and human rights. Currently serving as a Project Manager at This Side Up Coffees and a Consultant at Dimes since 2018, Karina has contributed to various organizations, including the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, OECD, and Child and Youth Finance International. Karina's expertise includes developing financial literacy programs, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, and conducting research to support financial education initiatives in emerging markets. Karina holds a Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and a Master of Science in Business Studies from the University of Amsterdam, complemented by a background in Economics.