Nerses Aposhian
​President

Nerses was born and raised in Los Angeles. He attended the University of Southern California (USC) for his undergraduate studies, earning a B.A. in Communication and Political Science. Shortly after, he attended Loyola Law School for his graduate studies. Currently, he is the Director of Content & Hospitality for JohnHart Real Estate. When he’s not busy working or fulfilling his APS Presidential duties, he co-hosts The Founder Hour, a podcast featuring the founders of LA-based companies. 

Olivia Jamgotchian
Vice President

Olivia was born and raised in Los Angeles. Currently, Olivia is a Senior Strategist at an automotive tech company called TrueCar, where she is focused on product and distribution strategy. Prior to joining TrueCar, Olivia spent 7+ years in business management and development at Investment Banks on both the east and west coast. In addition, Olivia is the founder of HighTouch Consulting, a company focused on helping startups and small businesses raise capital. Olivia graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business in 2011 with a B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. 

Alex Hacopian
Finance Director

Alex grew up in Los Angeles and attended the USC Marshall School of Business where he earned his B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Real Estate Finance in 2014. While in college, he helped found the Marshall Real Estate Finance Association and was involved in a variety of campus organizations. Since graduation he has worked with his father, Founder and President of GlenWest Management & Realty in Glendale and has held positions within JP Morgan Chase's Commercial Term Lending Division, most recently as Client Associate, working in multifamily loan sales providing local apartment owners and investors with financing solutions.  In his spare time, he enjoys running the Glorietta Football Club which organizes weekly soccer meetups.

Kathryn Mgrublian
External Communications Director

Kathryn is Principal and Founder of ClearWest Communications, a Los Angeles-based public relations firm. Previously, Kathryn was an Account Supervisor at FleishmanHillard, a global public relations agency, focusing on healthcare clients in the pharmaceutical, health technology and hospital industries. She has led media efforts around global pharmaceutical product launches, helped shape reputations’ of healthcare CEOs and managed national disease awareness campaigns. Kathryn graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and literature.

Armen Safarian
​Marketing Director

Armen was born and raised in Los Angeles. Having attended Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School and being a part of Homenetmen Scouting, the Armenian community played an integral part of his youth and development. Armen graduated from UCLA in 2017 and works in International Television Distribution at NBCUniversal. In addition, Armen holds a leadership position in the Young Professionals Network within the company. During his free time, Armen enjoys ATV racing and graphic design. Armen plans to continue his education and pursue an MBA degree in the coming years. 

Lauren Hovanesian
Membership Director

Lauren is a Purchasing Director at Liberty I. Exchange Inc. and manages product procurement, marketing, and business development. However, Lauren's true passion is helping others. She currently serves on the Associate Board of KEEN Los Angeles, which provides one-to-one sports and recreational opportunities and mentorship for young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. In November of 2017, she was invited to a global forum in Geneva, Switzerland on Child Protection. Lauren graduated from the University of San Diego where she majored in Graphic Design and Business Marketing.

Serli Polatoglu
Graduate Student Program Director

Serli Polatoglu is a Litigation Associate at Paul Hastings LLP in Los Angeles, California.  A double Bruin, she graduated from UCLA summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2013, and from UCLA School of Law in 2016.  During her time at the UCLA School of Law, Serli externed at the Ninth Circuit, clerked at the United States Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California, and served as a member of the UCLA Supreme Court Clinic.  

Daniela Girbal
Social Events Director

Daniela is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, but she grew up in Los Angeles. She is a proud Bruin (Class of 2012) and during her time at UCLA she took on leadership roles within the Armenian Student Association and Alpha Gamma Alpha. In May of 2018, she earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is currently working towards her license as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Daniela truly loves the St. Monica Catholic Community, as she attended both elementary and high school there. She has worked there in a variety of roles since graduating from UCLA and is currently a College and Academic Counselor and teaches U.S. History. 

Andrea Megerdichian
​Professional Events Director

Andrea was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended the University of California, San Diego for her Bachelors in Sociology. Shortly after graduating, she became a realtor with Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty helping clients sell, buy and invest in Real Estate throughout LA County. She also manages properties for her investor clients under RECAP Investment Property Management. In addition, Andrea is part of the Management Team within her brokerage as a trainer and production coordinator, working with agents directly to increase their sales productivity. When she’s not selling real estate or coaching agents, she is volunteering her time to help raise funds for local charities through the Glendale Association of Realtors, or planning her next travel adventure! ​

Karina Vartanian
​ Secretary

Karina was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised in Beirut, Lebanon. She attended Saint Joseph’s School for her primary education and then went on to pursue a degree in interior architecture at the Lebanese American University. During her time at LAU, she was a member of the AGBU university students committee where she helped organize fundraisers and social events to connect young Armenians.
Shortly after completing her bachelor’s degree, Karina moved back to Los Angeles. She currently works at EBEAG Properties where she is a designer and project manager overseeing the company’s existing and developing projects. In her spare time, Karina enjoys dance and all forms of art, including illustration, painting and photography.​​