RSVP

We are proud to announce the Assyrian Advisors Professional Summit. The Summit will be held at the PwC office in San Francisco on March 29, 2025. We will have panel discussions with the best professionals in the world. Refreshments will be provided at the closing reception.

No admission cost. Due to high demand, admission is not guaranteed. If admitted, you will receive an email confirmation.

*Attire: Smart Casual*

RSVPs are now closed.

If you have any questions regarding the Summit or the status of your application, email us here:

Tech Panel

  • Alvina Antar

    CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER - F5
    BOARD MEMBER - COUCHBASE
    FORMER CIO - OKTA
    B.S. - UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

  • Eric Tan

    CIO & CSO - FLOCK SAFETY
    FORMER CIO - COUPA
    M.S. - MONASH UNIVERSITY | C.P.A.

  • Sharon Mandell

    CIO - JUNIPER NETWORKS
    FORMER CIO - TIBCO
    M.B.A. - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    B.A. - TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

  • Mike Anderson

    CDO & CIO - NETSKOPE
    BOARD MEMBER - NinjaOne
    FORMER CIO - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
    B.B.A. - EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

  • Rani Johnson

    CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - WORKDAY
    BOARD MEMBER - TANIUM
    FORMER CIO - CLOUD SOFTWARE GROUP
    B.S. - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

  • Friedrich Wetschnig

    CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER - FLEX
    BOARD MEMBER - OLOID
    B.S. - COLLEGE FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Law Panel

  • John Rayis

    SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR - LOCKTON
    FORMER TAX PARTNER - SKADDEN
    J.D. - WAYNE STATE LAW
    TAX L.L.M. - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

  • Sean Stenstrom

    DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL - TOOLS FOR HUMANITY (WORLDCOIN)
    FORMER GENERAL COUNSEL - PALANTIR INTL.
    ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - COLUMBIA LAW
    J.D. - BERKELEY LAW

  • B.J. Susich

    PARTNER - MURPHY AUSTIN
    FORMER ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - U.C. DAVIS LAW
    J.D./M.B.A. - U.C. DAVIS | C.P.A. (inactive)
    TAX L.L.M. - NYU

  • Jake Mitchell

    SENIOR MANAGER - BAIN & COMPANY
    FORMER ASSOCIATE - KIRKLAND & ELLIS
    J.D./M.B.A. - WHARTON & PENN LAW

Business Panel

  • Iris Mejias

    PARTNER - PwC
    B.S. - SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

  • Mark Michael

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - DevHub.com
    B.S. - CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

  • Gloria Maceiko

    CEO & FOUNDER - SILICON VALLEY ADVANTAGE
    BOARD MEMBER - SensTek & ASH Sensor
    M.S. - NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
    B.S. - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON

  • Ron Sorisho

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - RIPCORD
    FORMER COO - NASCENT OBJECTS
    B.S. - SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

Medicine Panel

  • Dr. Richard Zoumalan

    PLASTIC SURGEON - PRIVATE PRACTICE
    M.D. - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    FELLOWSHIP - U. WASHINGTON SEATTLE
    RESIDENCY - NYU

  • Dr. Ohara Aivaz

    CEO & FOUNDER - OHARA DERMATOLOGY
    M.D. - GEORGETOWN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    RESIDENCY - GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

  • Dr. Elmer Abbo

    EXECUTIVE MED DIR. - BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
    M.D./J.D. - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    M.B.A. - NORTHWESTERN
    RESIDENCY - U. PENN

  • Dr. Alen Ternian

    ANESTHESIOLOGIST
    CLINICAL PROFESSOR - CEDARS-SINAI
    M.D. - ROSS UNIVERSITY

  • Dr. Tiffany Tatevossian

    INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
    M.D. - U. OF MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    RESIDENCY - NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE

  • Dr. Emanuel Shapera

    CANCER SURGEON
    M.D. - U.C. SAN DIEGO
    RESIDENCY - UN RENO

Nora Betyousef Lacey, Founder and Former President & CEO of Cell Marque, has played a pivotal role in advancing histopathology diagnostics worldwide, co-inventing two U.S. patents and contributing as a scientist at BioGenex Laboratories. Nora also established a faculty position for Assyrian studies at UC Berkeley.

Presentation: “Immortality Through Arts”

Assyrian art has long preserved the identity of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, ensuring its legacy endures. From ancient epics and bas-reliefs to modern expressions of cultural heritage, Assyrian artists have woven their history into timeless works. Through art, a stateless nation continues to be remembered, celebrated, and passed on for generations.

Moderators

  • Neil H. Chamaki

    PRESIDENT & FOUNDER - ASSYRIAN ADVISORS
    ASSOCIATE - MURPHY AUSTIN
    FORMER ASSOCIATE - KIRKLAND & ELLIS
    J.D. - BERKELEY LAW

  • Alvina Antar

    CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER - F5
    BOARD MEMBER - COUCHBASE
    FORMER CIO - OKTA
    B.S. - UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

  • B.J. Susich

    PARTNER - MURPHY AUSTIN
    FORMER ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - U.C. DAVIS LAW
    J.D./M.B.A. - U.C. DAVIS | C.P.A. (inactive)
    TAX L.L.M. - NYU

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