Wigmore Foundation
About us
About us
Welcome to Wigmore healthcare education foundation․
Our mission is to strengthen Armenia’s healthcare system by advancing innovative health programs, promoting prevention and wellness, and expanding continuous professional development and training throughout all regions․
The purpose of the Foundation is to:
- Develop and implement healthcare programs and projects aimed at the advancement of the sector, including social, and educational programs, charity projects;
- Implement awareness programs focused on preventive medicine and healthy lifestyles, including campaigns, educational events, and meetings;
- Organize and carry out non-formal and formal educational programs, trainings, and events in the healthcare sector in Yerevan and all regions of the Republic of Armenia, in support of continuous professional education and development.
- Develop and implement various social and charitable programs in the healthcare sector.
Structure
Zaven Koloyan
Director of the Foundation
Zaven Koloyan
Position
Director of the Foundation
Dr. Zaven Koloyan is an orthopedic spine surgeon, Co-Founder and, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wigmore Group, a healthcare network that includes Wigmore Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Wigmore Clinic, and Wigmore Family Health Center.
Holding a degree in economics from Yerevan State University Mr. Koloyan later earned his medical degree from the Yerevan State Medical University and pursued further education at Harvard Medical School, completing postgraduate programs in Surgical Leadership and Hospital Management.
Dr. Koloyan has been actively involved in the healthcare sector as a surgeon, entrepreneur, and executive, leading multiple medical institutions․
Through his leadership, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of modern, Western-oriented healthcare practices in Armenia, improving patient care and medical innovation in the region.
Board of Trustees
Tatevik Koloyan
Member of the Board of Trustees
Tatevik Koloyan
Position
Member of the Board of Trustees
Tatevik Koloyan is a seasoned public policy and management professional with extensive experience in development and promoting sustainable change in Armenia. Currently serving as Chief Development Officer at Wigmore Group, she leads initiatives that foster international partnerships in healthcare and support systemic reform through education and public relations.
Tatevik’s career spans over two decades, including key roles with the United Nations Development Programme, where she managed the Innovation and SDG Finance portfolio and contributed to Armenia's environmental and sustainable development programs.
Tatevik holds a postgraduate degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of London and has pursued advanced policy advisory course at NY Columbia University. She is passionate about leveraging innovation and systemic solutions to address Armenia's developmental challenges.
Tatevik Koloyan is married, with two sons and a daughter.
Aharon Barseghyan
Member of the Board of Trustees
Aharon Barseghyan
Position
Member of the Board of Trustees
Karen Akopian
Member of the Board of Trustees
Karen Akopian
Position
Member of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Karen Akopian, MD, PhD is a maxillofacial surgeon and healthcare manager with extensive experience in clinical practice and medical education. He serves as the Chief of Staff at “Wigmore Women's and Children's Hospital” and works as a maxillofacial surgeon at “Wigmore Clinic”.
Previously, Dr. Akopian held several key positions at Yerevan State Medical University, including Chief of Staff, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Advisor to the Rector, and Head of the IT Department. He also led the Centre of Excellence in Stomatology and served as Deputy Director at "Kanaker-Zeytun" Medical Centre.
Dr. Akopian graduated from Yerevan State Medical University, where he completed his residency and subsequently his postgraduate studies, earning a PhD in Medical Sciences, as well as an MBA. He has published one educational manual and 11 scientific articles in Armenian and international journals.
In addition to his professional activities, Dr. Akopian is an accomplished painter and poet. His creative works reflect his inner world and his love for humanity and art.
Dr. Akopian is married, has two daughters and a son.