Advisors
-
Mary-Clara Hammi
From: San Diego, California.
Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Candidate at Western University of Health Sciences.
Work Experience: Former Research Associate at Werfen. Former Organic Chemistry Researcher at the Gustafson Lab at SDSU. -
Monica Aziz
From: San Diego, California
Work Experience: Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Western University of Health Sciences. M.S. in Medical Sciences from Western University of Health Sciences. B.S. in Biology from San Diego State University.
Work Experience: Intern Pharmacist at Huntington Hospital - Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Former EMT at UC San Diego Emergency Department. -
Chanel Atanous
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: J.D. Candidate at UCLA School of Law. B.S. in Brain & Psychological Sciences from UCSB.
Work Experience: Assistant Legal Secretary at Law Office of Cleidin Atanous. LSAT Tutor. Former Surgical Intern at Vascular and General Surgery Associates. Former Research Assistant at Oono Lab, UCSB.
Assyrian Activism: Former Translator for Shamiram Media. Former Editor and Speaker at Seyfo Center. Secretary at ACSIYO. -
Nora Elias
From: Chicago, Illinois
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Midwestern University. B.S. in Biomedical Science, Magna Cum Laude, from NorthPark University.
Work Experience: Intern at CVS Pharmacy. -
Mandi Abdelahad
From: Miami, Florida.
Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Candidate at Nova Southeastern University. B.S. in Biological Science from Florida State University.
Work Experience: Medical Education Tutor at NSU-KPCOM. Former Emergency Medicine Scribe and Trainer. -
Amanda Sangari
From: San Diego, California.
Education: M.S. in Business Analytics and B.A. in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business. Licensed California Real Estate Agent.
Work Experience: Instructional Support Analyst at University of San Diego’s Learning Design Center. Realtor at Rancho Real Estate Group | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. -
Alyssa Sangari
From: San Diego, California
Education: B.S. in Finance Candidate at University of San Diego
Assyrian Activism: Internal Operations Assistant at Assyrian Advisors -
Larsa Abuna
From: Copenhagen, Denmark
Education: Cand.pharm (PharmD equivalent in Denmark) from University of Copenhagen. Bachelor’s in Pharmacy from University of Southern Denmark.
Work Experience: QA Professional at pharmaceutical company with aseptic manufacturing. Former Chairperson at the Association for Pharmacy Students at University of Southern Denmark. -
Amanda Daoud
From: San Diego, California.
Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University AZCOM. B.A. in Sociology, Biology and Chemistry Minor from University of San Diego.
Work Experience: Former Pharmacy Technician. Research Assistant at Midwestern University. -
Chanel Shaya
From: Sydney, Australia.
Education: Bachelor of Laws Candidate at La Trobe University School of Law (Australia). Bachelors of Health Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry Minor from La Trobe University.
Work Experience: Litigation and Disputes Secretary at Williams Winter. -
Bruneil Chamaki
From: San Jose, California.
Education: J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. B.S. in Accounting, Philosophy Minor from San Jose State University.
Work Experience: M&A Attorney at Murphy Austin. Former M&A Associate at Kirkland & Ellis. Former FP&A Associate at Serena & Lily. Former M&A Associate at Oracle.
Assyrian Activism: Assyrian Advisors President & Founder. -
Hannibal Travis
From: Miami, Florida.
Education: J.D. from Harvard Law School. B.A. in Philosophy from Washington University, St. Louis.
Work Experience: Professor of Law at Florida International University College of Law.
Books: The Assyrian Genocide, Genocide in the Middle East, Copyright Class Struggle, among others. -
Ifrodet Giorgees
From: Ontario, Canada.
Education: PhD in Chemical Biology from Ontario Tech University (OTU). MSc in Applied Bioscience from OTU. BSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Honors) from OTU.
Work Experience: Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant at OTU. -
Alek Bedroya
From: New York, New York.
Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics from Harvard. PostDoc in Physics from Harvard and Princeton. M.Sc. in Physics from Harvard University. B.S. in Physics ad Mathematics from Sharif University, Iran.
Work Experience: Research Assistant at Harvard's Center for Fundamental Laws of Nature. Teaching assistant at Harvard's physics department. -
Alex Samano
From: San Jose, California.
Education: B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley.
Work Experience: Medical Assistant. SAT and ACT tutor.
Assyrian Activism: Assyrian Advisors Vice President. -
Sean Stenstrom
From: New York, New York.
Education: J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. B.S. in Political Science from UC San Diego.
Work Experience: Adjunct Professor at Columbia Law School. Legal Counsel at Palantir Technologies. Former Attorney at Cooley. -
Sargon Benjamin
From: Austin, Texas
Education: M.S. in Software Engineering from Santa Clara University. B.S. in Computer Science, Business Minor from Santa Clara University.
Work Experience: Product Development Leader at HPE.
Assyrian Activism: Creator of sargonsays.com. Co-Founded AssyrianApp.com. -
Rhonda Kalasho
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery, with esthetic and restorative recognition, from UCLA. B.S. in Business Management and Molecular Biology from San Diego State University.
Work Experience: Owner of GLO Modern Dentistry in West Hollywood, California. -
Dylan Shamoon
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: J.D. from Columbia Law School. B.A. in Political Science from UCLA.
Work Experience: Corporate Law Associate at Latham & Watkins. -
Elmer Abbo
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: J.D. from The University of Chicago. M.D. from The University of Chicago. M.B.A. from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.
Training: Resident Physician at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Work Experience: Strategic Medical Director at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
Assyrian Activism: President of the Nineveh Plain Defense Fund. -
Chris Dawood
From: San Jose, California.
Education: J.D. from UC Law SF. B.A. in International Relations from Michigan State University.
Work Experience: Senior Litigation Counsel at Tesla. Former Senior Deputy County Counsel in several counties. -
Zachary Youkhana
From: Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Education: B.S. in Physics and Mathematical Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Work Experience: Collaborator from MIT. Former Researcher for Ricochet Experiment at Institute of Nuclear Physics of Lyon. -
Aded Yako
From: New York, New York.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. B.S.E. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Princeton University.
Work Experience: Resident at Columbia University. -
Emmanuel Shapera
From: San Diego, California.
Education: M.D. from UC San Diego. B.S in Human Biology and B.A. in Philosophy from UC San Diego.
Training: American Board of Surgery Certified General Surgery Residency at University of Nevada Reno.
Work Experience: Surgery Fellow at the Missouri Metabolic and Weight Loss Institute at University of Missouri. -
Paul Kako
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: J.D. from University of Michigan Law School. B.A. in Political Science from Wayne State University.
Work Experience: Legal Fellow and Staff Attorney at Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. Former Law Clerk at Ford Motor Company. -
Peter Lazari
From: San Jose, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from San Jose State University.
Assyrian Activism: Assyrian Advisors Co-Founder. -
Joseph Daniel
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: Master of Engineering Management from Northwestern University. Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois. B.S., in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago.
Work Experience: Senior Distribution Design Engineer at ComEd/Exelon Corporation.
Assyrian Activism: Former President of Assyrian Student Organization at UIC. -
Mariam Rizko
From: San Diego, California.
Education: J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from National University. B.S. in Criminal Justice from San Diego State University.
Work Experience: Certified Law Clerk at Gingery Hammer & Associates LLP. Former Legal Intern with the Public Defender’s Office.. -
Marcus George
From: Dubai, UAE
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from City, University of London. B.S. in Physiology and Management from McGill University.
Work Experience: General Counsel at Yandex, Dubai. Former Head of Legal at Aurum Global FZE. Former Solicitor at PwC, Dubai. Former Solicitor at Clyde & Co. -
Mark Michael
From: Seattle, Washington
Education: Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at DevHub.
Assyrian Activism: Senior Advisor at Assyrian Advisors. -
Daniel Beteramia
From: Melbourne, Australia.
Education: Doctor of Medicine (highest rank of cohort) from Australian National University. Doctor of Dental Surgery (highest rank of cohort) from The University of Melbourne. Bachelor of Biomedicine from The University of Melbourne.
Work Experience: Doctor at Western Health, Victoria. -
Isaac Sada
From: Turlock, California.
Education: M.D. from UC San Diego School of Medicine. MBA from Baylor. B.S. in Biology from Stanislaus State University.
Work Experience: Work Experience: Medical Assistant, MCAT Tutor. -
Eilrayna Gelyana
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. B.A. in Neurobiology, secondary in Global Health & Health Policy from Harvard University.
Work Experience: Former Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School. Former Research Technologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. -
Steven J. Hermiz
From: Charleston, South Carolina.
Education: Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina. General Surgery Residency at University of South Carolina. Undergraduate at University of California, Berkeley.
Research: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Work Experience: Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. -
Raman Michael
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.D. Candidate from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (UIC). B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University.
Work Experience: Former Research Assistant at the Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary.
Assyrian Activism: Co-Founder and Former Chair of Education of the Assyrian Student Association of Chicago. Founder of UIC Chapter of the Assyrian Student Association of Chicago. -
Michael Nissan
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. B.S.E. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from University of Pennsylvania.
Work Experience: Former Research Assistant at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. -
Sami Somo
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. M.S. in Chemical Engineering and B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Work Experience: Clinical Scientist at Abbott Heart Failure in Boston, MA. -
Lexis Bouza
From: Orange County, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery Candidate at New York University College of Dentistry. Post-Baccalaureate from UCLA Health Sciences. B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Valparaiso University.
Work Experience: Current Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. -
Daniel Coban
From: New York, New York.
Education: M.D. from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. B.A. in Biology from Rutgers University.
Work Experience: Research Assistant at Rutgers Biomedical Sciences. Medical Scribe at Hackensack University Medical Center. Former Emergency Medical Technician. -
Paul Isaac
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.B.A. from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University.
Work Experience: Vice President of Sponsor Finance & Leveraged Lending at Capital One. Formerly with emerging market-focused private debt funds, the International Finance Corporation, and Citigroup Investment Banking. -
Tamra Koza
From: Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Education: J.D. from University of Michigan Law School. B.S in International/Global Studies from University of Michigan.
Work Experience: Former Summer Associate at Bodman PLC. -
Nathan Eshoiee
From: Orange County, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. B.S. in Biological Sciences from University of California Irvine.
Work Experience: Former Private Tutor, Former Biological Researcher at University of California Irvine. -
Paolo Shamoon
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: B.A. in political science from UCLA.
Work Experience: CEO and Co-Founder at TradeUp (Backed by PNP & Hatcher+, Techstars x Blackstone, Startup UCLA, Berkeley Skydeck). -
Ohara Aivaz
From: Beverly Hills, California.
Education: M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine. B.S. in Psychology from UC Irvine.
Work Experience: Dermatologist in Private Practice. Former Dermatologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. Former Resident Physician (Combined Dermatology & Internal Medicine Program) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. -
Cody Attisha
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: J.D. from Wayne State University School of Law. B.S. in Accounting from Wayne State University.
Work Experience: Corporate Law Associate Attorney at Kerr Russel. Former Tax Associate at Ernst & Young. -
Robin David
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.D. Candidate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. M.A. in Medical Sciences from Loyola University Chicago. B.S. in Biology from Loyola University Chicago.
Work Experience: Former EMT. Former Research Assistant at Loyola University Chicago. Former Research Technologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. -
Danielle Yoesep
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.S. in Biotechnology from Northwestern University. B.S. in Neuroscience from USC.
Work Experience: Graduate Student Researcher at Northwestern University. Former Research Assistant at USC Keck School of Medicine. Former Research Assistant at Stanford University School of Medicine. -
Gloria Maceiko
From: Pleasanton, California.
Education: M.S. in Engineering and Industrial Management from National Technological University. B.S. in Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Work Experience: Founder and Managing Director at Silicon Valley Advantage, a technology accelerator. Former CEO at DirectNu Energy. Former Co-Founder at F-Origin. Held C-suite executive and upper-management roles at various other technology companies. -
Bridget Tatevossian
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Master of Health Administration from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. B.A. in Sociology from UCLA.
Work Experience: Quality Specialist at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Former Administrative Resident at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. -
Nora Betyousef Lacey
From: Los Altos, California.
Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences and Business Management, Chemistry Minor from San Jose State University.
Work Experience: Founder, Former President and CEO, of Cell Marque — a world-wide leader in manufacturing advanced histopathology reagents and supplying pathology labs with medical devices that help detect/screen for cancer and infectious diseases. Co-inventor of two U.S. patents. Former Scientist at BioGenex Laboratories.
Assyrian Activism: Founder and Executive Director at Assyrian Arts Institute. -
Tiffany Tatevossian
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.D. from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. M.P.H. and B.S. from UCLA.
Training: Internal Medicine Residency completed at New York Medical College at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.
Work Experience: Physician at Kaiser Permanente. Former Physician at MD Partners of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Former Head Coordinator of the UCLA Stroke Student Research Program. -
Flona Younan
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.S. in Medical Physics from University of Pennsylvania. B.S. in Biophysics from Loyola University Chicago.
Training: Medical Physics Resident at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Work Experience: Physicist at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. -
Natalia Issak
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine. B.S. in Health Science from Oakland University.
Work Experience: Dentist at Redwood Dental Group. -
Eilbret Dooman
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from USC School of Pharmacy. B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UC Irvine. -
Joy Mkrdichian
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: J.D. from Chicago-Kent Law School, Certified Public Accountant, B.S. in Accounting from University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Work Experience: Partner, Corporate Law at Golan Christie Taglia LLP.
Assyrian Activism: Assyrian American Bar Associate Treasurer. -
Hana Kallabat
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: M.D. from Michigan State University College of Medicine. B.S. in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University.
Work Experience: Former Microbiology Supplemental Instructor at WSU, Former Perinatology Research Assistant at WSU SOM. -
Nathan Abraham
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.D. from Loma Linda University. M.S. in Microbiology from Loma Linda University. B.S. in Biology from UC Riverside.
Work Experience: Cornea Fellow at UCLA. Former Ophthalmology Resident Physician at Howard University Hospital. -
Sevan Avakian
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. B.B.A. in Accounting and Economics from Loyola University Chicago.
Work Experience: Corporate Law Associate at Gould & Ratner LLP. Co-Founder of Jordan Avakian Group.
Assyrian Activism: Active Member at the Assyrian American Bar Association. -
Sargina Desargones
From: Phoenix, Arizona.
Education: J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law. B.S. in Political Science from Northwestern University.
Work Experience: Former City of Chicago Mayor's Office Analyst - Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. -
Christopher Elia
From: Southfield, Michigan.
Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University. Fellowship in Complex & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Neurosurgery Residency at Riverside University Health System.
Work Experience: Neurosurgeon at Michigan Head & Spine Institute. -
Reeman Ashoty
From: Frisco, Texas.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry. Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Baghdad.
Work Experience: Co-Owner of Oak Dental, Texas. -
Larissa Bethishou
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Southern California. B.S in Biology from UCLA.
Work Experience: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Formerly Clinical Pharmacist at Stanford Health Care. -
Michelle Hormozian
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from USC School of Pharmacy.
Training: USC Community-Based Residency.
Work Experience: Clinical Pharmacist at USC Pharmacy. -
Christen Dinkha
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery, with highest honors, from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). B.S. in Biology from UIC.
Work Experience: Owner at Perfect Smile Dental Spa. -
Emanuël Petrus
From: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Education: M.S. in Science, Business and Innovation (Energy & Sustainability Specialization and Management Consulting) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, from Inholland University of Applied Sciences.
Work Experience: Research & Development Chemist at Kraton Corporation. Former Student Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Assyrian Activism: Secretary at the Assyrian Federation of the Netherlands. -
Jayson Francis
From: San Diego, California.
Education: M.S. in Computer Science & Machine Learning at Georgia Institute of Technology. B.S in Computer Engineering from California State University, Sacramento.
Work Experience: Data Scientist, Satellite Engineering at Viasat Inc. -
Paul Benjamin
From: San Jose, California.
Education: MBA from UChicago. B.S. in Mathematics and Applied Science from UCLA.
Work Experience: Director of Product Management at First Tech Federal Credit Union. Former Business Manager at Cisco.
Assyrian Activism: Co-Founded AssyrianApp.com. -
Eilrama Betkolia
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Cyber Security Emphasis, from USC.
Work Experience: Director of Security Operations at The DigiTrust Group.
Assyrian Activism: Chairman at Assyrian Universal Alliance - Los Angeles Branch. Former Board Member at Saint Mary's ACOE. -
Bernadet Babasi
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: J.D. from California Institute of Law, Ventura. B.A. in Liberal Arts from California State University Northridge.
Work Experience: Managing Partner at The Law Offices of Bernadet Babasi. Former Associate Attorney at Dobe Law Group. -
Riva Israel
From: Phoenix, Arizona.
Education: M.S. in Medical Science, Physician Assistant, from Nova Southeastern University. B.S in Biology from Grand Canyon University.
Work Experience: Physician Assistant at Banner Health Bariatric & General Surgery. Part-time Physician Assistant at AZ Sports & Spine Physicians. -
Jennifer Yoohanna
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management. M.S. in Global Medicine from USC Keck School of Medicine. B.S. in Biology from UCLA.
Work Experience: Global Brand Manager at Munchkin Inc, Former Student Services Advisor and Admissions Director at USC Global Medicine Program.
Assyrian Activism: Board Member at Assyrian Universal Alliance - Los Angeles Branch. -
Monica Mikhael
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.S. in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. B.S. in Psychology from University of Oregon.
Work Experience: Nurse Resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital. -
Nicholas Al-Jeloo
From: Melbourne, Australia.
Education: PhD in Syriac Studies from University of Sydney, M.A. in World Religions from Leiden University, B.A. in Classical Hebrew from University of Sydney.
Work Experience: Lecturer in Classical Syriac at The University of Melbourne.
Assyrian Activism: Founder of The Assyria Institute, Former Board Member at Assyrian Aid Society of Australia, wrote Modern Aramaic-English Dictionary. -
Judith Hermis
From: Monterey, California.
Education: Certified Public Accountant. PhD in Accounting from University of Colorado at Boulder. B.S. in Accounting & Finance from University of Virginia.
Work Experience: Assistant Professor of Accounting at Naval Postgraduate School. -
Vivian Haji
From: Phoenix, Arizona.
Education: M.S. in Clinical Medical Science, Physician Assistant, from Barry University. B.S. in Life Science from Arizona State University.
Work Experience: Physician Assistant at Pleasant Pediatrics. -
Ninweh Markos
From: Sydney, Australia.
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Work Experience: Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) exam tutor. -
Rachel Samuel
From: Martin, Tennessee.
Education: M.D. from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine. B.S. in Biology from Loyola University Chicago.
Work Experience: Research Assistant at St. Jude Children's Hospital. Former Research Assistant at Loyola University Chicago. -
Ninib Baryawno
From: Stockholm, Sweden.
Education: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Harvard University, PhD from Karolinska Institutet, M.S. Biomedicine from Karolinska Institutet, B.S. in Biomedicine & Chemistry from Kalmar University.
Work Experience: Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institutet.
Assyrian Activism: Co-Founder & Secretary at Assyrians Without Borders. -
Nicole Warda
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. B.S. in Biology and Bioethics, from Loyola University Chicago.
Work Experience: Pharmacy Intern at CVS Pharmacy.
Assyrian Activism: Co-Founder of Assyrian Student Association at Loyola University, Chicago chapter. -
Broneil Ishaya
From: San Francisco, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from UC San Francisco. B.S. in Biology from Stanislaus State University.
Work Experience: Former DAT Instructor at Kaplan Test Prep. -
Nadine Khedry
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. B.A in Political Science, UC Merced.
Work Experience: Associate Attorney at Panish Shea & Boyle.
Assyrian Activism: Assyrian American Bar Association Member. -
Paul Warda
From: Scottsdale, Arizona.
Education: MBA from Arizona State University. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona.
Work Experience: Principal Project Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace.
Affiliations/Certifications: American Mensa and Project Management Professional. -
Michael Zia
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.S. in Analytics from at UChicago. B.B.A. in Economics and Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago.
Work Experience: Senior Investigator at CME Group. -
Ramsin Yadgar
From: San Jose, California.
Education: M.D. from The George Washington University School of Medicine. B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. Scripps College Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program.
Training: Psychiatry Residency from The George Washington University School of Medicine.
Work Experience: Former Test Development Engineer at SanDisk.
Assyrian Activism: Former President of the UCSB Assyrian Student Alliance. -
Kathren Shango
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. B.S. in Biology, Psychology Minor, from Wayne State University.
Work Experience: Research Assistant at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine. -
Louis Yako
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University. M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University. B.A. in English from University of Baghdad.
Work Experience: Writer, Journalist, International Relations Consultant, and Independent Post-Doctoral Researcher. -
Jesse Canon
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.S. in Industrial Engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UIC.
Work Experience: Manufacturing Project Manager at HydraForce, Inc.
Assyrian Activism: Former Youth Committee Leader at Mar Gewargis ACOE. -
Nico Rumteen
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: B.A. Political Science and International Business from UCLA.
Work Experience: Summer Analyst at Blackstone. Former Undergraduate Research Assistant at UCLA.
Assyrian Activism: Former Committee Member at St. Mary’s Assyrian Church of the East in Los Angeles, California. -
Richard Zoumalan
From: Beverly Hills, California.
Education: M.D. from Northwestern University School of Medicine. B.S. in Physiology from UCLA.
Training: General Surgery Internship & Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery training at New York University School of Medicine.
Work Experience: Facial Plastic Surgeon in Private Practice in Beverly Hills, CA. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Instructor at UCLA. -
Yousif Gagi
From: Troy, Michigan.
Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine from University of Pennsylvania. Swedish Dental License from Karolinska Institutet. Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Baghdad.
Work Experience: Dentist at Advanced Dentistry of Troy. -
Bronika Kovarkez
From: Turlock, California.
Education: M.S. in Health Services - Physician Associate (PA) studies Candidate at UC Davis. B.S in Biological Sciences from University of California, Santa Barbara.
Work Experience: Medical Scribe at Memorial Medical Center. -
Jessica Shahin
From: Sydney, Australia.
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) at Macquarie University (Australia).
Work Experience: Court Monitor at VIQ Solutions and a Law Clerk at Australian Government Solicitor.
Assyrian Activism: Former President at Macquarie University Assyrian Society. -
Kristin Vartan
From: Turlock, California.
Education: M.A. in Specialized Journalism from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism. B.A. in Journalism from Pepperdine University.
Work Experience: Anchor/Reporter at FOX40 News Sacramento. Former Anchor/Reporter at 23ABC News Bakersfield. Former Writer at Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, E! News, and Billboard Magazine. -
Dominic Dabish
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: Master of Science in Computer Science from Oakland University. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oakland University.
Work Experience: Software Engineer at Google. Adjunct Professor at Lawrence Technological University. President and Board Member of The World Computing Organization. Former Software Engineer at PwC and The United States Department of Defense. -
Jacob Sadah
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: J.D. Candidate at Notre Dame Law School. B.S. in Economics, Business Minor, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work Experience: Former Legal Assistant at O’Connor & Battle, LLP.
Assyrian Activism: Former President of the Assyrian Student Association at University of Illinois. -
Bianca Betdashtoo
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: MBA Candidate at California State University Northridge. A.A. in Merchandise Product Development & B.S. in Business Management from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Work Experience: Design Coordinator at Centric Brands. -
Nick Badal
From: San Francisco, California.
Education: J.D. Candidate at UC Berkeley School of Law. B.S. in Political Science from UC Berkeley. -
Ninous Betdashtoo
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: B.S. in Anthropology from UCLA.
Work Experience: Covid Testing Cluster Lead for LAUSD.
Assyrian Activism: Co-Founder of MedHeadz Podcast (an Assyrian Advisors partner). -
Sean Hormozian
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.D. Candidate at Chicago Medical School. B.S. in Biology, University of California, Los Angeles.
Research Experience: Quality Improvement, Osteoarthritis, Diabetes. -
Carla Hachicho
From: New York, New York.
Education: M.D. Candidate at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, New York. B.S. in Biochemistry, Barnard College, with Honors, from Columbia University.
Work Experience: Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University. -
Ivet Lolham
From: San Jose, California.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. B.S. in Physiology, Chemistry Minor, from San Francisco State University.
Work Experience: Clinical Pharmacist at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. -
Ninorta Warda
From: Aarhus, Denmark.
Education: MSc in Economics and Business Administration (Information Management) from Aarhus University. BSc in Economics and Business Administration from Aarhus University.
Work Experience: Graduate Consultant at KPMG, Copenhagen. -
Ilbret Ohanes
From: Turlock, California.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Touro University California, College of Pharmacy. B.S. in Biological Sciences, Chemistry Minor from Stanislaus State University.
Work Experience: Intern Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy. -
Ramina Mikhael
From: Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Education: Master of Public Health and Master of Health Services Administration at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. B.S. in Community Health Education, Public Administration Minor from Northern Michigan University. -
Daniel Emery
From: Paris, France.
Education: M.Sc. in Economics & Financial Engineering (with high honours) and B.Sc. in Economics from Paris Dauphine University. M.Sc. International Political Economy from London School of Economics (LSE).
Work Experience: Asset Management at Rothschild & Co., Private Equity / Debt at Caisse des Dépôts (French Gov. Financial Institution), Investment Banking at Mediobanca.
Assyrian Activism: Director of Operations at Assyrian Advisors, France. -
Lilian Toma
From: Ontario, Canada.
Education: MSc Candidate in Pharmacy at University of Waterloo. BSc in Biomedical Science, Chemistry Minor from University of Waterloo.
Work Experience: Research Assistant in Medicinal Chemistry. Former Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant at University of Waterloo. Personal Care Aide at Schlegel Villages.
Assyrian Activism: Founder and Former President of the Assyrian Chaldean Syriac Student Union, University of Waterloo branch. -
John Lazar
From: Dallas, Texas.
Education: M.B.A. Candidate at Texas A&M University. M.S. in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from University of Texas at Dallas. B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing (Double Major) from University of Texas at Dallas. -
Ramsin Yakob
From: Gotenburg, Sweden.
Education: PhD in Business and Management from Linköping University. M.Sc. in International Business from School of Business, Economics & Law at Gothenburg University. B.A. in International Business from University of North London, U.K.
Work Experience: Associate Professor (tenured) at the School of Business, Economics & Law at Gothenburg University. Program Coordinator M.Sc. International Business & Trade at the School of Business, Economics & Law at Gothenburg University. Former Deputy Director for Business Design Lab (BDL) at School of Craft & Design at Gothenburg University. Published in: Journal of International Management; Asian Business & Management; Technovation; International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management; International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning. -
Pierre Sayad
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: PhD in Psychoneuroimmunology from Loma Linda University. M.S. in Molecular Physiology from Loma Linda University. B.S. in Molecular Biology from San Jose State University.
Work Experience: Vice President of Global Medical and Scientific Affairs at Karyopharm. Former Senior Vice President of Global Medical Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at International Myeloma Foundation. Former Director of Strategic Partnerships at Onyx Pharmaceuticals. -
Evien Albazi
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.D. Candidate at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. B.A. in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University (WSU).
Work Experience: Microbiology Supplemental Instructor and Developmental Neuroscience Research Assistant at WSU. -
Angeline George
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery Candidate at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan.
Work Experience: Research Assistant at the Center for Human Growth & Development at the University of Michigan. -
Ninos Nissan
From: Baltimore, Maryland.
Education: M.S. Candidate in Public Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), from Ain Shams University, School of Medicine - Medical School Equivalent in Egypt. -
Onel Hirmez
From: Turlock, California.
Education: M.S. Candidate in Software Engineering at Boston University. B.S. in Physics from UC Davis.
Work Experience: Research Assistant in Condensed Matter Physics at UC Davis. Software Development Tutor. -
Jack Aweia
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: M.B.A. from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Work Experience: Senior Project Manager/Estimator at TEC General Contractors & Engineers, Inc. -
Christopher Sarkiss
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.D. from UCLA School of Medicine. B.S. in Neuroscience, Political Science Minor from UCLA.
Training: Neurosurgery Residency from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship from Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Hospital.
Work Experience: Neurosurgery Attending, Director of Neurosurgical Oncology, Dignity Health. -
Susan Shihale
From: Phoenix, Arizona.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from Midwestern University CPG. B.S. in Health Sciences from Arizona State University.
Work Experience: Former Subject Matter Expert at Express Scripts. -
Adam Warda
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: Certified Public Accountant. B.S. in Accounting from University of Illinois Springfield.
Work Experience: Vice President of Finance at Smithfield Surgical Partners. Former Vice President of Finance at Advanced Orthopedic Specialties. Former Auditor at Crowe Horwath LLP. -
Avedeen Thomaszadeh
From: San Jose, California
Education: M.S. in Systems Engineering from UCLA. B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic.
Work Experience: R&D Software Engineer at Tesla. Former Test Automation Engineer at AT&T. Former Hardware Validation Engineer at DIRECTV.
Assyrian Activism: Director of Finance of San Jose Branch at Assyrian Advisors. -
Justin Atneyel
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: M.B.A. Candidate at Pepperdine University. B.S. in Accounting, Finance Minor from Pepperdine University.
Work Experience: Partner & Regional Director at The Accounting Group (TAG). Principal of Dabtech Holdings & Orion Companies. Former CFO at Dime Research & Development. -
Ron Sorisho
From: San Jose, California.
Work Experience: Chief Operating Officer & Board Member at Ripcord. Former Chief Operating Officer at Nascent Objects (acquired by Facebook). Former Chief Financial Officer at EoPlex Technologies.
Assyrian Activism: Senior Advisor at Assyrian Advisors. -
Sophia Gewarges
From: San Diego, California.
Education: B.S. in Nursing from California State University San Marcos.
Work Experience: Registered Nurse at Progressive Care Unit and Step-down surgical Cardiac at Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
Assyrian Activism: Member of Assyrians in Health Sciences group. -
Yusef Iskandar
From: San Francisco, California.
Education: M.Eng. in Computer Science from Cornell University. M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering from TU Darmstadt (Germany)
Work Experience: Co-Founder & CEO of Roger (healthcare startup). -
Shamana Rofaeel
From: Perth, Australia.
Education: Bachelor of Law (Honors) and Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from La Trobe University (Australia).
Work Experience: Corporate Attorney at Herbert Smith Freehills. -
Michaela Jacobs
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: PhD Candidate in Chemistry at USC. B.A. in Chemistry from Sacramento State University.
Work Experience: Researcher - small molecule drug design and synthesis. -
Ramsen Warda
From: Sacramento, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCSF. Advanced Education Program in Periodontics from NYU. B.A from UCLA.
Work Experience: Board Certified Periodontist. -
Maggie Minas
From: Chicago, Illinois.
Education: J.D. Candidate at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. B.A. in Political Science in Legal Studies, Minor in Journalism, Cum Laude, from Rutgers University-Newark
Work Experience: Incoming Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge David Nasta, J.S.C., NJ Courts, Civil Division. Summer Associate at Beattie Padovano, LLC. Former U.S. Senate Intern. -
Jilbert Washten
From: San Jose, California.
Education: B.S. in Economics from Cal Poly SLO.
Work Experience: Chief Financial Officer at Censys. Former Chief Financial Officer at Attivo Networks (Acquired by SentinelOne). Former Chief Financial Officer at Ascentis (Acquired by Summit Partners).
Assyrian Activism: Senior Advisor at Assyrian Advisors. -
Ben Anowia
From: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery from USC. B.A. in Chemistry from CSU Stanislaus.
Work Experience: Dentist at Pacific Dental Services. -
David Joseph
From:
Education: Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine. B.S. in Biochemistry from University of Illinois at Chicago.
Training: PGY1 Family Medicine Resident at Medical College of Wisconsin North Side Milwaukee. -
Yousef Toma
From: Tempe, Arizona
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from Roseman University of Health Sciences. B.S. in Health Sciences from Arizona State University.
Training: PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency at Optum Specialty Pharmacy.
Work Experience: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University. Former Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacist at HonorHealth. Former Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator at Optum Specialty Pharmacy.