GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale (ANCA-Glendale) announced this week that Ms. Elen Asatryan is taking a 3-month leave of absence from her position as the organization’s Executive Director to manage Zareh Sinanyan’s campaign for Glendale City Council.
The ANCA – Glendale Board of Directors Chairman Berdj Karapetian praised Asatryan’s leadership skills and contribution to the growth of the organization.
“Elen has helped launch many valuable programs and engage a large number of young individuals in civic life of Glendale,” stated Mr. Karapetian.
This past summer Asatryan spearheaded the ANCA – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Hye Votes initiative. The initiative helped register thousands of new voters and increase voting in the 2012 General Elections.
The ANCA-Glendale Board of Directors also announced that it is accepting applications for its Hye Votes Coordinator. Anyone interested in this temporary position is encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to ANCA-Glendale at 211 W. Chestnut St., Suite 302, Glendale, CA 91204 or via e-mail to admin@ancaglendale.org by Tuesday, January 22.
ANCA-Glendale advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city’s Armenian American community and promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.
