ANCA WR Announces 2014-2016 Board of Directors

Invites Community to ANCA WR Meet and Greet Open House on Thursday, September 4th. The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA WR) announced the appointment of its Board of Directors and Advisory Board for the 2014-2016 term.

The re-appointed board members are:

•          Nora Hovsepian, Esq., Chair

•          Steve Artinian, Treasurer

•          Arpie Jivalagian, Esq., Secretary

•          Pattyl Aposhian-Kasparian

•          Raffi Kassabian, Esq

The newly appointed board members are:

•          Nareg Kitsinian, Esq.

•          Haik Petrosian

•          Pierre Yenokian

•          Souzi Zerounian-Khanzadian

ANCA-WR's Advisory Board members are:

•          Steven Dadaian, Esq., ANCA National Board Member

•          Raffi Hamparian, ANCA National Board Member

•          Aida Dimejian

•          Karo Khanjian

•          Levon Kirakosian, Esq.

•          Michael Mahdesian

•          Garo Madenlian, Esq.

•          Artin Manoukian

•          Harut Sassounian

•          Mourad Topalian

ANCA-WR staff members are:

•          Elen Asatryan, Executive Director

•          Tereza Yerimyan, Government Affairs Director

•          Haig Baghdassarian, Esq., Legislative Affairs Director

"We have a wonderful, dynamic and committed team of Board members, Advisory Board members, Committee members, staff, local chapters, grassroots volunteers and interns at the ANCA-WR, all of whom work tirelessly and passionately to achieve our collective goals. I am extremely proud of our team, the work we have accomplished, and the ongoing initiatives we continue to promote in advancing the Armenian Cause in all its facets. As we continue to serve our Nation and our community as a well-organized and passionate Diasporan army fighting against the Goliath of well-funded enemy onslaughts in government, politics, media and other arenas, our quest for justice grows increasingly attainable," stated Nora Hovsepian, who was reinstated as ANCA WR Chair.

The Board of Directors will be tasked with setting the policies, procedures, and goals of the largest and most influential Armenian-American advocacy organization in the western United States.

On Thursday, September 4, 2014, 6pm-9pm at the ANCA WR Headquarters (104 N. Belmont St., 2nd Floor Glendale, CA), the ANCA WR will host its first official Open House, in an effort to provide community organizations and members as well as elected officials an opportunity to meet the ANCA WR Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Committee Members, and Staff.  The event also serves as an avenue for community members to learn about the organization's upcoming initiatives and how they can become more involved. Read on.