The ACYO Central Council

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• Ani Khatchadourian

  Chairperson

  

  My name is Ani Khatchadourian, I was raised in Manhattan Beach, California and have been living in San Diego since 2007. In May 2009 I graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in History with an emphasis in Arab Studies. Currently I am finishing applying for Masters of Public Administration programs for the fall of 2010. I currently work for the SDSU Research Foundation as a 7^th Grade College Advisor at Monroe Clark Middle School. I began my involvement with ACYO in 1999 at the age of twelve where I participated on the executive board for the junior and senior groups at my father's parish, St. James, Los Angeles. I was elected onto Central Council in 2006 as Publicity Director, 2007 as Advisor, 2008 as Vice Chairlady, and am honored to be this year's Chairlady. I am excited to begin working with the youth and chapters for a very successful and progressive year!

   

• Raffi Postaldjian

  Vice-Chairperson

  

  My name is Raffi Postaldjian, and my home parish is St. Gregory Pasadena.  I have been an active member of the ACYO for the last 11 years and I've also served the alter for the past 10 years. I'm currently the Vice-chairman of the central council and also one of two delegates which represent the Western Diocese on the Oriental Orthodox Church Youth (OOCY) board. I was elected onto the ACYO-WD Central Council in 2008 as the Treasurer.

   

• Mark Boranian

  Corresponding Secretary

  

  I am a 21 year old undergraduate college student currently attending Cal State University Northridge. I am studying for a Bachelor degree in Business Management in hopes to one day apply my knowledge to the real world. I am a very active person and enjoy playing sports and spending time with friends. My family and the Armenian community have always been important aspects of my life and I do as much as
  possible to continue that trend.

   

• Liana Grigorians

  Publicity Director

  

  Hi everyone! My name is Liana Grigorians and I have been an active member of the ACYO for 10 years. I have served on the executive board for the St. Apkar Arizona chapter as secretary, Vice chairman, and event coordinator. I was born in Valencia, CA but have been living in Arizona for the past 15 years. I am currently attending Community College in hopes to transfer to CSUN , majoring in business and minoring in Apparel Marketing. I am extremely excited to be on Central Council and hope that I can make great contributions during my term.

   

• Vicken Kalamkarian

  Recording Secretary

  

  Vicken Kalamkarian was born and raised in Fresno, California where he began his life in the ACYO. At 12 years old, Vicken became an official member of the junior ACYO at his home parish, St. Paul, Fresno. Since joining, he has held office as a corresponding secretary, recording secretary, and chairperson for two years. Vicken is currently serving in his first term with the Central Council as the recording secretary. A recent transfer to Chapman University, Vicken is a pre-med student who also enjoys playing soccer in his spare time. If he could, he would open his own Japanese-Armenian fusion restaurant called Kalashinos.

   

• Nora Barin

  Advisor

  

  Hi, my name is Nora Barin. I am from Cypress, CA, and I'm a second year at UC Irvine, and love it! I am studying Biology and eventually I would like to attend medical school.  I have been active in the Armenian Church for many years by singing in the church choir, and being an active member of ACYO since the age of twelve. I have served on the ACYO executive board at St. Mary, Costa Mesa as corresponding secretary, vice chairman twice, as well as the current Chairman. This is my first year on Central Council, and I am extremely excited to work with everyone and contribute to our organization. I am ready and looking forward to a great year!

• Elizabeth Olgun

  Treasurer

  

  My name is Elizabeth Olgun and my involvement with the Armenian Community began merely 15 years ago. At the age of eight, I served in Church Choir along with our youth Dance group, known as, Zavarnots. By the age of twelve, I began attending the Armenian Church Summer Camp in Dunlap, CA and have been actively volunteering my time for the past seven years. Upon the age of thirteen, I quickly became a dedicated member in my local ACYO chapter and served my Board for three years. This past year, I was given the honor of serving, yet, a greater role in the Armenian Community as the Treasurer for the 2010 Central Council Board. And as a member of Central Council I do not plan to follow where the path may lead but instead go where there is no path and leave a trail.