Birthplace: Vanadzor, Armenia
Education: B.A. Linguistics and Intercultural Communication
                 M.A. European Studies (expected)
                 Brusov State Linguistic University, Yerevan
Years with QSI: 2
Languages spoken: Armenian, English, Russian

Background Info: Upon the completion of her exchange year in Rio High School, WI in 2004, Maria returned to Armenia and entered the Yerevan State Linguistic University. She received her diploma in May 2008 and started working in QSIY in October of the same year. She is currently enrolled in a Master program in European Studies at the Yerevan State Linguistic University.