Armenian National Committee of San Diego County
La Jolla, California 92092
PRESS RELEASE
February 15, 2010
Contact: Harry Boghossian
ANC ACTIVIST LOOKS BACK AT FIRST YEAR ON SAN DIEGO YOUTH COMMISSION
SAN DIEGO, CA—As more southern Los Angeles area Armenian Americans leave
home to get an education and experience life in communities beyond those in
which they grew up, Henrietta Movsessian has taken advantage of her new
surroundings and has set out to make a difference. For Movsessian, an ANC
activist and second-year Political Science student at the University of
California, San Diego (UCSD) making a difference means public service –
including serving as the Chair of the City of San Diego’s Youth Commission.
"Working in the Mayor’s office, I have gotten to see things first hand and
learn more about the various departments within the City’s government," says
Movsessian. "I have grown to appreciate how a city is run, the amount of
public involvement, the relationship between the media and the government,
and the issues and possible dilemmas our city staff works to solve. I love
San Diego and am very happy that I came to UCSD and got involved in my
community."
Shortly after arriving in San Diego to start school at UCSD, Movsessian
began her volunteer work with the Armenian National Committee of San Diego
County. After a year volunteering on a weekly basis in various capacities,
she now serves as the organization’s Vice Chair. Back on campus she is an
active member of the Armenian Student Association and Alpha Gamma Alpha, the
Armenian sorority.
She is currently involved in the Thurgood Marshall College Student Council
and Judicial Board. Her involvement with student government has given her a
new outlook, as she experiences diversity first hand.
In order to broaden her experience in politics Movsessian sought out an
internship with the office of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. While an
intern she assisted with research, planning meetings, helping with community
outreach efforts, and communicating with City officials and agencies. She
was subsequently nominated to serve on the San Diego Youth Commission.
Given her experience with his office, Mayor Sanders tapped Movsessian to
Chair the Commission.
The San Diego Youth Commission calls attention to important factors or
events that affect the youth in the city, providing recommendations directly
to the Mayor. It is comprised of eighteen members, with two representatives
from each of the eight districts and two appointed by the Mayor.
The Armenian National Committee of San Diego County advances the social,
economic, cultural, and political rights of the area’s Armenian American
community and promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at
the grassroots and public policy levels.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
