Lilit Simonyan, co-founder of the LYP Training and Consulting, is an accomplished leader and social entrepreneur with a career spanning over two decades in the not-for-profit and public sectors.

A lifelong advocate for equity and opportunity, Lilit has led transformative initiatives in youth and women’s empowerment, employment, public health, and environmental advocacy. Her leadership blends strategic clarity with deep empathy, earning her international recognition including the YouthActionNet award, the Jeanne Sauvé Fellowship, and formal recognition from the Prime Minister of Armenia for her contributions to community development and youth empowerment.. From grassroots organizing to national policy influence, Lilit builds inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.