About us
We are a local grassroots organization with community members passionate about the involvement of Armenians in the City of Burbank. We are most inspired by those who aspire to be leaders, business owners, non-profit organizers, legislative representatives or want to be involved in the Burbank community. We provide cultural education, advocacy and promote Armenian businesses and networking opportunities.
What we do
The Burbank Armenian Association provides many benefits to its members and supporters:

MEET
Collaborate with various Armenian/Non-Armenian groups and individuals
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GROW
Grow with us as we increase our footprint in the City of Burbank

EXCLUSIVE
We will provide an exclusive look into the future of Burbank's Armenian community

WORKSHOP
Learn from our community leaders, workshops and virtual events

PROMOTE
We will give you the opportunity to promote yourself

VOICE
Make your voice heard as a Armenian community member
meet our board of directors

romik hacobian
PRESIDENT
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Co-Founder: Burbank Young Professionals
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Board Member: Burbank Chamber of Commerce
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Board Member: Burbank Coordinating Council
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Board Member: Home Again LA
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Board Member: Burbank YMCA
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Board Member: Armenian Assembly of America
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Police Commissioner: City of Burbank
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Leadership Burbank: Class of 2022
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Philippe Eskandar
EXECUTIVE BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Board Member(Chair): Burbank Water and Power

Albert hernandez
vice president
Presence in Burbank & local areas:
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Chairman: Leadership Burbank
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CEO: Home Again LA
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Board Member: Burbank Chamber of Commerce
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Member: Rotary Club of Burbank
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Mary hamzoian
EXECUTIVE BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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City of Burbank: Economic Development Manager

lucy simonyan
tREASURER
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Burbank Young Professionals: Committee Member
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Commissioner: Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
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Business Owner in Burbank: Lusanet Collective
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Leana Mkrtchyan
EXECUTIVE BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Burbank Resident
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Budget Manager at the City of Burbank, Financial Services Department
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Past Treasurer of Burbank High School Girls’ Basketball Boosters
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CFO of CSM Madison LLC

gloria salas
sECRETARY
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Lieutenant Governor: Zonta Club of Burbank; Service & Advocacy Chair, immediate past President
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Director: Zonta Area 3, District 9
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Board Member: Burbank Human Relations Council
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Member: Burbank Business and Professional Women
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Member: Peace & Justice Leadership Team, St. Francis Xavier Church
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Member: League of Women Voters of Los Angeles, Glendale/Burbank Unit

Lermont Khachikyan
EXECUTIVE BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Manager: Avionics and Power Engineering
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Contracts: Autonomous Systems
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Board Member: Burbank Art in Public Places Committee
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Angela Khurdajian
executive BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Director of Philanthropy: Providence Saint Joseph Foundation
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Board Member: Burbank Chamber of Commerce

terry walker
BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Director: Neuroscience Operations - Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Garen Essakhanian
boardmember
Presence in Burbank:
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City of Burbank: Network Support Analyst IV
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Leadership Burbank: Class of 2022

Tony Ordoukhanian executive BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Burbank Resident
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PCC Armenian Students’ Association President
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ANCA Western Region Youth Committee Chairman
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All-ASA Network Director of Public Relations
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PCC Political Science and History Tutor

Andre Dionysian
BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Burbank Resident
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President, Civic Duty Media
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Chairman, SoCal Armenian Students' Association
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Committee Member, Burbank Pride
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Dir. Ext. Relations, PCC Armenian Students' Association

Brandon Johnson
BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Pastor: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Sarkis simonyan
board member
Presence in Burbank:
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Chairman - ANCA Burbank Chapter

Tim murphy
BOARDMEMBER
Presence in Burbank:
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Resident
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Councilman: Former City Councilman for the City of Burbank, Tim was first elected to the Burbank City Council in 1989.
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Founder: Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and served four terms as president
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Attorney: Tim is a former LA County Superior Court Commissioner and has worked in law for over 41 years. He has own law practice for the last 9 years.
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Board Member: Burbank Chamber of Commerce
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seta javor
boardmember
Presence in Burbank:
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Vice President - Woodbury University