The Leadership Council is composed of philanthropists, community organizers, and distinguished professional leaders who are committed to supporting the Institute’s growth and development. Leveraging their cumulative expertise, they serve as advisers to the director on matters related to amplifying the Institute’s global reach and impact. As key ambassadors for the Institute, they advocate the outstanding quality of its research, educational, and public engagement initiatives in their respective networks. This Council provides leadership at fundraisers to meet the Institute’s ambitious goals and ensure its sustainability.   

The leadership council is comprised of:

Ani Adjemian

Armen Adjemian

Gevik Baghdassarian

Jack Bayramyan

Diane Cabraloff

Patrick Chraghchian

Charles Ghailian, Chairman

Vartan Hovsepian

Sandra Kalemkiarian

Vahe Karapetian

Vahe Kuzoyan

Frank Melkonian

Lori Muncherian

Diron Ohanian

Armen Panossian

Chris Petrossian

Arsine Phillips

Sinan Sinanian

Dickran Tevrizian

Armen Yemenidjian

Alexandr Yesayan

Kev Zoryan

National Honorary Council

The National Honorary Council was established when the Institute was founded and consisted of individuals with extensive national and international experience in a variety of fields. Members of the National Honorary Council lent their knowledge and expertise to the advancement of the Institute’s vision and mission.

George Deukmejian †, 35th Governor of California

Edward Djerejian, United States Ambassador to Israel (1993-1994) and Syria (1988-1991)

John Evans, United States Ambassador to Armenia (2004-2006)

Vartan Gregorian †, President of Carnegie Corporation (1997 – present)

Paul Ignatius, United States Secretary of the Navy (1967-1969)

Gerald Turpanjian, Businessman and Philanthropist