Our History
Since 1950, the Armenian Educational Foundation’s (AEF) mission has been to provide financial assistance to Armenian Educational institutions, irrespective of their religious affiliation and to assist students of Armenian parentage acquire an education in primary schools, colleges and universities.
AEF has lent a helping hand to hundreds of students and to dozens of schools in numerous nations. Through its many years of giving, it has proven to be an enduring and productive organization in the Diaspora.
The AEF’s fundamental aim has always been the advancement of the Armenian heritage through the support of education. Its great successes have earned the organization widespread respect, recognition and appreciation.
AEF has grown into a thriving organization with a diverse membership of dedicated individuals. The AEF welcomes to its fold anyone who shares the commitment of its founding members and who will bring to the organization new energy and fresh ideas.
Board of Directors

Peter Baghdassarian, Esq.
President

Aida Rechdouni Jooharian, MD
Vice President

Melody Petrossian, Esq.
Secretary

Hilda Fidanian
Assistant Secretary

Hermineh Pakhanians
Treasurer

Vahe Hacopian
Assistant Treasurer

Parouir Akopian
AEF Board of Director Member

Alec Baghdasaryan
AEF Board of Director Member

Serop Beylerian
AEF Board of Director Member

Al Cabraloff
AEF Board of Director Member

Rafik Khatchaturian
AEF Board of Director Member

Arthur Mangassarian
AEF Board of Director Member

Vahak Petrossian
AEF Board of Director Member

Sheila Papayans
AEF Board of Director Member

Ohan Varjabedian
AEF Board of Director Member