Armine Afeyan has become the chief executive officer of the "Aurora" humanitarian initiative. In this position, Armine Afeyan will replace Arman Jilavyan, who after leading the organization in the best way for the first decade, joins the Board of Directors of the "Aurora" humanitarian initiative as a vice president.
"We express our deep gratitude to Arman Jilavyan for his leadership and unfailing dedication to the mission of Aurora," said Nubar Afeyan, co-founder of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Arman's commitment has helped expand Aurora's influence around the world, and we are confident that he will continue his efforts as Vice Chairman of Aurora's Board of Directors."
Armine Afeyan rejoined the Aurora team in 2023. Previously, in 2015-2016, she was the organization's public relations officer. In addition to Aurora, Ms. Afeyan worked in consumer-oriented technology companies, including as a general manager at Wayfair. in the company.
"Armine's leadership experience in both the public and private spheres and his great enthusiasm for humanitarian work will allow him to lead the organization to a new stage of impact," said Eric Esrailyan, co-founder of "Aurora" humanitarian initiative and member of the Board. that under the leadership of Armine, "Aurora" will continue to inspire people and push them to action in difficult conditions, expanding the movement to all corners of the world."
"I am honored to follow Arman's example as CEO and continue to build on the solid foundation that has been laid in the organization's first decade. As we prepare to celebrate Aurora's 10th anniversary in 2025, I am excited to work with our with global partners and supporters in order to expand our influence and programs, to support the next generation of philanthropists," said Armine Afeyan.
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"I am extremely proud to express my gratitude by being a part of "Aurora" during this important period." Earlier, the "Aurora" humanitarian initiative announced that the three co-founders of the initiative, Vardan Gregorian, Nubar Afeyan and Ruben Vardanyan, were joined by Eric Esrailyan to help. initiative to continue its mission in the next phase of its activities.
As a member of the Board of Directors of "Aurora" and in 2024 Co-Chair of Aurora's Los Angeles events, Dr. Esrayilian will apply his influence and leadership experience in various fields, including science, industry, philanthropy, and human rights protection, in his new role and support the development of the initiative in the lead-up to and after Aurora's decade of operations About the Initiative Aurora humanitarian initiative seeks to solve humanitarian problems in different corners of the world by helping the neediest on the ground.
By identifying and supporting today's heroes, telling about their brave work and helping them continue it, Aurora has made a significant impact on the lives of people in dire need.
