Marie Lou Papazian

Marie Lou Papazian is the Founding CEO of TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, a global network of free after-school programs in which teenagers gain hands-on experience at the intersection of technology and design. Under her leadership, TUMO has expanded from its founding in Armenia to become a global movement, recognized as one of the most innovative education models of the 21st century. Marie Lou has a background in engineering, an M.A. in Computing in Education from Columbia University, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s General Management Program. She has directed large-scale development projects in New York City and led the Education for Development Foundation in Armenia, advancing access and opportunity for youth.

About TUMO Center for Creative Technologies

TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is a global network of free after-school educational centers where teens take charge of their own learning. Through a unique model that combines self-learning activities, hands-on workshops, and learning labs led by industry professionals, TUMO’s program develops skills at the intersection of technology and design, including animation, game development, programming, music, filmmaking, graphic design, 3D modeling, generative AI, and more.