DR. ARMINE HACOPIAN NAMED ‘WOMAN OF THE YEAR” BY SEN. LIU
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Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Dr. Armine Hacopian receives award from Sen. Carol Liu
GLENDALE-Every year, Senator Carol Liu selects several distinguished
women for this award. Dr. Armine Hacopian was honored, along with
four other honorees, from Senator Carol Liu’s district which includes
Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena; among other cities.
“I am honored for this distinction, from such a vast geographic
district,” indicated Dr. Hacopian. This honor is very meaningful
because Senator Carol Liu is very involved in California’s higher
educational issues and is a recognized leader in the Senate.
Dr. Hacopian is the current President of the Board of Trustees at
Glendale Community College. This is her third term as President and
she plans on running for a fourth term as a trustee in April of 2013.
According to the Senator, “Hacopian deserves this honor because she
has been in the field of education for 40 years serving students
as a teacher, ESL Specialist, grant writer, counselor and an
administrator”. In addition, while working full time, she has earned
two Masters degrees, six credentials, and a doctorate in Educational
Administration and Organizational Management. Also, she has been an
adjunct faculty member at CSULA and CSUN.
Furthermore, she has been on Accreditation Teams, appointed by the
Accreditation Commission for California Community and Junior Colleges,
reviewing and validating the programs of colleges seeking accreditation
from the State. Also, Dr. Hacopian has served on doctoral dissertation
committees assisting students in writing their dissertations and
thesis.
Dr. Hacopian was one of the co-founders of Chamlian Preschool,
leading to many years of service in the Armenian Community by
participating in the Western Prelacy Board of Regents. Consulting
for LA County Office of Affirmative Action, training the trainers,
and having written numerous training manuals have added to her vast
experience and expertise.
Currently, Dr. Hacopian is a board member for the Royal Canyon
Property Owners’ Association, helping her local community. She has
served as a leader for many organizations, such as League of Women
Voters, Glendale Literacy Coalition are to just name a few.
More importantly, Dr. Hacopian, privately has helped numerous troubled
young women in developing their educational programs and guiding
their career paths, which makes her stand out among other dedicated
community leaders.
Since 2009, only 14 women have received such an honor for their
immense contributions to their communities from Senator Liu’s vast
21st Senate District.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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