Who we are

A distinguished human rights advocate, and researcher, adeptly integrates conflict analysis and charitable initiatives to amplify the voices of marginalized ethnic and religious communities. Recognizing a discernible void within academia and the pragmatic implementation of substantial support for displaced populations, Naren identified a crucial opportunity for bridging this gap. Her work has gained recognition from many figures including Senator Warren, in addition to frequently being invited by platforms and institutions like BBC World News, Harvard, and Yale to provide insight into the challenges faced by ethnic & religious minorities.

She actively forges connections where they matter most. Naren's unwavering dedication to human rights and fostering inclusivity resonates across all her endeavors.

Souren Aghajanyan is a Partner at Microsoft in Azure. His team works on the next generation observability platform for Microsoft. Prior to that, he was a founding member of Asimov and Xpert, a telemetry system that monitors the Windows ecosystem from devices to services. He's worked on a wide variety of products from Windows to Xbox. Souren is an expert in logistics and problem solving. His extensive experience allows us to optimize for efficiency in all the projects we do here at Genocide Edu.

Ralf Yusuf Gawlick, of Romani-Kurdish descent, was born in Germany in 1969. His works include solo, chamber, orchestral, electro-acoustic, film and choral music, traversing a wide range of styles and often exploring aspects of his complex international heritage.

His music, published by several firms, has been performed internationally (in venues including Vienna’s Musikverein, New York’s Carnegie Hall, and Berlin’s Konzerthaus) and is recorded on Decca, Musica Omnia and Perfect Noise in composer-supervised performances by the works’ dedicatees.

A professor at Boston College, Ralf Gawlick lives in Newton, MA, with his wife and fellow musician, Basia.

A Research Scientist at Meta's Foundational AI Research (FAIR) division, where his research primarily focuses on understanding mixed-modal large language models.

He is notably recognized for his contributions to the field, including authoring the first mixed-modal model (CM3), the inaugural scaling law paper for mixed-modal models, and the new state-of-the-art text-to-image generation model, CM3leon.

He also received an outstanding paper award at ACL 2021 for his work on understanding the effectiveness of finetuning.

Before joining FAIR, Armen gained invaluable experience and insights while working at Microsoft's Turing team.

A Boston College professor, has dedicated her life to music education. She holds a Master of Music in Dalcroze Eurhythmics from the Music Academy in Lodz, Poland, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education from the New England Conservatory of Music. At Boston College, she imparts her expertise through courses like "Fundamentals of Music" and "Education Through Music." Gawlick's innovative approach, rooted in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, has revolutionized music education, bridging theory and practice. Her legacy shines as an inspiration to aspiring musicians and educators, fostering a deeper understanding of the transformative power of music.

Maya brings a dynamic background in computer science and public relations, combining technical proficiency and strategic communication skills.

Hardy is a solar energy engineer and Sussex graduate.

He is the founder and CEO of Bazian Solar, a company with a rich and extensive history of expertise in establishing renewable energy.