Dr. Karina Nersesyan serves as UNFPA Representative for the Republic of Moldova starting from the 1st of March 2024.

She brings with her a wealth of experience in international development, advocating for gender equality, women empowerment, evidence-based demographic policies, and use of data intelligence to reduce inequalities.

Prior to her current role, she held the position of Deputy Regional Director for UNFPA Arab States Regional Office. 

Dr. Nersesyan has worked in over 20 countries across the globe, including her extensive tenure in the Middle East, and assignments throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. 

Throughout her career, Dr. Nersesyan has played a pivotal role in positioning youth and women’s rights and choices on the political agenda and promoting innovative approaches to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights into development policies.

Across her roles with organizations such as Plan International USA, Creative Associates International and The Palladium Group, Dr. Nersesyan has spearheaded programmes for building community cohesion and social solidarity, delivering high-impact programming in fast-paced contexts.

Dr. Nersesyan holds a postgraduate diploma in Development Economics, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from the Haigazian University of Beirut. She is also a graduate of the Transformational Leadership Institute, Georgetown University in Washington DC, USA.