Armenian National Committee of America
Western Region
104 N. Belmont, Suite 208, Glendale, CA 91206 * Tel. (818) 500-1918
Fax. (818) 246-7353 * [email protected]
PRESS RELEASE ~ 2007-12-04
Contact: Haig Hovsepian ~ Tel: (818) 500-1918
GCC Student Helps FED Improve International Trade Between
Armenia and California
Los Angeles, CA – Karo Aydindzhyan is taking his interest in economics
and translating it into helping bridge the markets of California and
Armenia. As part of the 2007 Autumn Session of the Armenian National
Committee-Western Region Internship-Externship Program, Aydindzhyan
worked as an extern with the Foundation for Economic Development
(FED). In this capacity he helped FED Executive Director, Johnny
Nalbandian help promote the FED’s work.
"After traveling to Armenia in 2005 and seeing the economic situation
there I wanted to help improve the living standards and quality of
life," said Aydindzhyan. "Working with the ANC and the FED gave me the
chance to help contribute to the economic growth and stability of
Armenia," he added.
A student at Glendale Community College, Aydindzhyan is double
majoring in international business and accounting. His work with the
FED has earned him the praise of Nalbandian.
"I was thrilled to be working with a young and devoted gentlemen like
Karo," said Nalbandian. "He was a great asset helping ensure that the
community was aware of the work the FED was doing and supporting our
efforts to make a positive difference in the economies of California
and Armenia."
Established in June 2006, the ANC-WR IEP is a selective and intensive
program that provides student leaders and activists with an
opportunity to participate in an intensive internship designed to
provide an in-depth introduction to Armenian American issues as well
as advocacy efforts on the federal, state and local level. The program
hosts spring, summer and autumn sessions. You can find more
information about the IEP by visiting
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The Armenian National Committee – Western Region is the largest and
most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy organization in
the Western United States. Working in coordination with a network of
offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the Western United States
and affiliated organizations around the country, the ANC-WR advances
the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of
issues.