Martina Kardashian-Sieger was born and raised in the US; she has also studied and worked in the UK, Russia, and Armenia.

Martina recently completed her MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oxford, St. Antony's College. Her thesis research focused on Iranian state reforms (1963-1979), examining the impact of land reform on women’s roles in agriculture and the carpet industry, as well as the effects of divorce and child custody reforms on women's financial outcomes. She also holds an MSc in History of International Relations with Distinction from the London School of Economics.

Martina's professional background spans non-profit, media, and think-tank roles in the US, UK, and Armenia. Most recently, she worked in the UK as an Economics instructor, where she led courses on Development, Political Economy, and Financial Markets.

Martina is an avid language learner and speaks 5 languages: English, Armenian, Russian, Persian, and French.

She now works at the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.