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PRESS RELEASE
October 2, 2008
Contact: Michael A Zachariades
Email: mzachariades@aaainc.org
Phone: (202) 393-3434
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY NAMES YEGHIG KESHISHIAN AS WESTERN OFFICE DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased
to announce the addition of Yeghig L. Keshishian as the Assembly Western
Office Director, effective immediately.
Keshishian will be responsible for increasing the Assembly’s grassroots
outreach and activities in California and the Western states, as well as
focus on development and membership initiatives in the region. Working
with Assembly headquarters in Washington, DC, Keshishian will also
implement the government affairs agenda with a specific focus on the
California delegation.
"Yeghig’s knowledge of the issues, coupled with his work experience and
first-hand knowledge of the legislative process, will prove beneficial
not only to the Assembly, but the community at large," said Assembly
Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
Prior to joining the Assembly team, Keshishian served as an
International Policy Aide for Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA). Royce is an
active member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, and strong
supporter of reaffirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide. As an
original cosponsor of H.Res. 106, and a Member of the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, Congressman Royce, along with Keshishian, countered the
genocide deniers in the historic vote in the Foreign Affairs Committee
last October. Additionally, during his tenure with Royce’s office,
Keshishian worked diligently with Rep. Royce to bring attention to
Azerbaijan’s military build-up, ongoing war-mongering against Armenia,
and conflict with U.S. policy objectives in the region.
"The Armenian Assembly has a 36-year track record of non-partisan
advocacy and raising awareness on Armenian-American issues," said
Keshishian. "I will continue to expand upon the Assembly’s success
within the community, reach out to all those who share a vision of a
strong, vibrant and democratic Armenia, as well as help strengthen the
U.S.-Armenian relationship."
Keshishian is a graduate of University of Southern California’s School
of Policy, Planning & Development, and New York University’s and
Columbia University’s joint graduate program in European Studies.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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