Longtime political strategists to speak at ANCA-WR workshopOctober 6, 2011 - 10:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) has announced that longtime political strategists Rostom Sarkissian and Matt Senekeremian will serve as panelists in “Grassroots: Empower and Lead,” a workshop on activism through politics. The workshop is part of the ANC Grassroots weekend that will take place from Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. Since 1999, Rostom Sarkissian has worked across various sectors of public policy. His experience includes media and government relations, non-profit development, and executive management. He received a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. Matt Senekeremian is currently a Board member for the San Francisco Bay Area ANC; he previously served as the ANCSF district director from 2007-2010. He has spent the last four years working in a number of state and local campaigns and organizations. Senekeremian graduated from San Francisco State University (SFSU) with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and an emphasis on Public Policy and Urban Planning. The panelists will discuss the avenues through which activists can become engaged in the political arena. For many years, the ANCA-WR has worked at the community level to heighten Armenian American awareness and increase involvement in local, state and federal politics. The panel will emphasize the importance of individuals working at the grassroots level to promote Hai Tahd (Armenian Cause). Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |