Azniv was born in Yerevan, Armenia, in 1962. She grew up in a traditional Christian family, learning the importance of love and forgiveness from childhood. She graduated from the Institute of Economy of Armenia with a dual master's degree in Economics and Journalism. She published poems, short stories, and news articles for an Armenian paper. In 1991, she moved to Los Angeles; she lives happily with her loving husband and two wonderful sons.
