Anna Kazanjian Longobardo

The first woman to be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University. Anna’s remarkable achievements, as well as her commitment to advocating women in engineering, made her one of the most influential female Armenians.

Diana Apcar

A prolific writer and philanthropist, widely known as the first woman to serve as a consul, representing Armenia in Japan.

Anna Der-Vartanian

The first woman to rise to the highest position in the U.S Navy, whose commitment and determination inspired a considerable number of women to enlist in the military.

Dame Sian Seerpoohi Elias

As the first Chief Justice of New Zealand, she broke new ground in the legal field.

Flora Zabelle (Mangasarian) Hitchcock

A brilliant Broadway actress who also starred in silent films along with her husband, Reymond Hitchcock.

Ashkhen Hovakimian (Agnes Joaquim)

Being an expert in plant cultivation, Hovakimian created the first hybrid orchid, which later became the national flower of Singapore.

Carolyn Rafaelian

A company owner who made her mark in the business world by earning a place in the Forbes’ list of the 20 richest self-made women.

Kim Kardashian

The ultimate multi-hyphenate celebrity of our era: entrepreneur, model, reality TV star, influencer, actress and legal apprentice. Kardashian has always taken pride in her Armenian heritage and actively uses her impactful social media platforms to raise awareness about various historical and cultural issues in connection with the Armenian community.

Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian)

A living legend in music and entertainment industry, whose Armenian roots remain a meaningful part of her identity. Her unwavering dedication to her ancestry is evident from her consistent humanitarian work, which has brought global attention to significant Armenian issues, such as the Armenian Genocide.

Zabel Yessayan

An influential intellectual who used her writing talent to expose the injustice against the Armenian people.

Sprouhi Dussap

The first recorded Armenian female novelist, whose books inspired a great number of young women to fight for their right to education and independence.

Alenush Terian

Known as the “Mother of Modern Iranian Astronomy”, this extraordinary woman played a key role in founding a solar observatory in Tehran and later became the first woman to achieve a professorial position in physics.