GLEDNALE—The Board of Trustees of the Armenian American Museum has appointed the inaugural Board of Governors to join the leadership team of the museum.
The Board of Governors is composed of philanthropic, business, and community leaders dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The individuals who serve on the Board of Governors share the vision of creating a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.
“We are thankful to the Board of Trustees for assembling a phenomenal group of leaders as we embark on the next major phase of the project,” stated Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian.
“It is an honor to have the Board of Governors join the team and play a key role in shaping the future of the museum,” added Executive Vice Chairman Zaven Kazazian.
The Board of Governors representatives include:
LindaKay Abdulian
CEO
National Raisin Company
Nyri Achadjian
CEO
Nyri Katcho Achadjian Public Affairs
Ron Arakelian, III
CEO
Athens Services
Hon. Armenui Ashvanian
Judge
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Vartan Barsoumian
CEO
Arsenal Apparel
Armin Eshaghian
Director/Region Executive
Bank of America
Garo Eshgian
CEO
The GARVI Group
Levon Filian
Executive Director (Ret.)
Armenian Missionary Association of America
Annette Galstian
Director
GASKA Alliance Foundation Inc.
Alexis M. Gevorgian
CEO
AMG & Associates, LLC
Aida Gharakhani
CEO
Nicole Bakti, Inc.
Amb. Nina Hachigian
Deputy Mayor of International Affairs
City of Los Angeles
Silva Hameline
CEO
RE/MAX Elite
Raymond Hartoonian
CEO
GotPrint
Berdj Karapetian
CEO
HiChoice Health Care, Inc.
Kathy Kassardjian
CEO
San Marcos Properties, LLC
Zaven Kazazian, JD
CEO
Kazazian Consulting Group, LLC
Kevin Kevonian
President
Armen Living
Michelle Kezirian
Attorney At Law
Michelle Marie Kezirian
Lisa Kradjian
Author & Speaker
Conventus Biomed, Inc., Partner
Maria Mehranian
Managing Partner
Cordoba Corporation
Margaret Mgrublian
Founder
Mgrublian Center for Human Rights
Ara Ohanian
President
Centrium Properties
Mardiros Oruncakciel
Owner
SAMCO
The inaugural Board of Governors officially commenced in April 2021.
The Board of Governors will provide strategic guidance to the organization, advance the construction, programming, and operations of the project, and play a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary for the museum in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
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The mission of the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The vision is a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.
