Zarui Chaparyan

Zarui Chaparyan is an experienced urban planner with a diverse background in policy development and program management. Currently serving as Associate Planner at the City of Simi Valley since December 2021, Zarui previously held positions at Schmitz & Associates, Inc. as Senior Planner and Associate Planner from March 2018 to November 2021, and at LABC Institute as Director of Policy and Program Development from June 2015 to March 2018. Early career experience includes roles as Career Services Advisor and Student Services Advisor at the University of Southern California, where Zarui facilitated workshops and provided career resources. Other notable positions include Assistant Director of Policy and Programs at Los Angeles Business Council and Administrative Intern at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Educational qualifications include a Master of Planning in Urban Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Policy, Management and Planning, both from the University of Southern California.