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Aug 17, 2017
4 min

Armenian Assembly of America Completes 40th Year of Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Interns and Armenian National Institute (ANI) Director Dr. Rouben Adalian with Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), who visited Armenia in 1991 and observed the referendum for independence from the Soviet Union WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) celebrated the 40th year of its program, which provides opportunities for the next generation of Armenian Americans to participate in public service internships in Washington. The Terjen

Sep 7, 2016
1 min

Armenian Assembly Welcomes New Intern Kyra Chamberlain from George Washington University

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is excited to welcome its newest intern Kyra Chamberlain, a student from George Washington University (GWU), who will be working with the Assembly’s Government Affairs and Communications departments at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. Chamberlain is currently a sophomore studying International Affairs, with a concentration on Eurasian Studies, and a Music Minor. Her primary subjects of interest include history, politics, global so

Jun 1, 2016
1 min

Information on the Armenian Assembly's Internship Program

Armenian Assembly of America Regional Director Arpi Vartanian interviewed (in Armenian) with Voice of America (VOA) about the Armenian Assembly’s Summer Internship Program (SIP) in ‪‎Armenia‬. For more information in English and Armenian about the Armenian Assembly of America’s Summer Internship Program in Armenia, visit the new blog site. If you want to learn more about the Armenian Assembly’s internship in Yerevan, Armenia or the Terjenian-Thomas Internship in Washington, D

Feb 22, 2016
1 min

Armenian Assembly of America Seeks Communications Intern

The Armenian Assembly of America is currently seeking an unpaid intern in the communications department of our Washington, D.C. office for the Summer of 2016. Start/stop dates are flexible (May-August). The ideal communications internship candidate will be studying/have experience in journalism, traditional and social media, video/photo editing, and strong English language proficiency. Experience with web design and HTML are preferred, but not required. The successful candida

May 29, 2015
1 min

WANTED: Communications intern summer 2015

The Armenian Assembly of America, Inc. is currently seeking an unpaid intern in the communications department of our Washington, DC office for June 1 – July 31, 2015. Duties include writing copy for the AAANews Blog, conducting research assignments, and attending Congressional hearings and think-tank discussions related to Armenian American issues. The ideal candidate will be studying or have experience in journalism, traditional or social media, video/photo editing, American

Jul 18, 2014
1 min

Assembly Board Member Aram Gavoor Meets with Summer Interns

By Peter Kechichian AAANews Blog Last night, the 2014 Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Terjenian-Thomas interns were treated to a professional development seminar with newly-installed Assembly Board Member Aram Gavoor. Aram Gavoor is also an alumnus of the Assembly’s internship program from the class of 2003. He joined the Assembly’s Board of Trustees earlier this year. In a frank and candid discussion, Gavoor emphasized the importance of career development and buildin

Jul 16, 2014
1 min

Assembly Interns Discuss Armenian Issues with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce

Last week, the Armenian Assembly’s Terjenian-Thomas interns sat down with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) to talk about Armenian-American issues, Christian persecution in Turkey, and the Islamic terrorist spread throughout Syria and Iraq. #ArmenianAssemblyofAmerica #Intern #Washingtondc #Christian #DC #Armenian #EdRoyce

Jun 26, 2014
1 min

Immigration Information: Our Lecture with Mark Krikorian

As a part of our Summer 2014 Lecture Series, the Terjenian-Thomas interns had an intellectually stimulating discussion with Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies Mark Krikorian. During the lecture, Krikorian explained his role in Washington, D.C. and topics relevant to immigration in the United States. Pictured above (L-R): Crystal Densmore, Mariam Pashayan, Tyler Bagdasarian, Anna Strohmeyer, Mark Krikorian, Peter Kechichian, Lusiné Mehrabyan, Ani Stamboul

Jun 23, 2014
1 min

AAA & ANCA Mixer

Last Thursday, the Armenian Assembly of America’s Summer 2014 Terjenian-Thomas interns hosted a mixer after work hours with the Summer 2014 Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Summer 2014 interns. We had a great time getting to know more Armenian-Americans here in Washington, D.C. (Pictured Above L-R: Alina Sarkissian, Tyler Bagdasarian, Mariam Pashayan, Joseph Ayanian, Ani Stamboulian, Garen Alexander, Sona Movsisyan, Gevorg Shahbazyan, Taleen Barsam, Tamar Alexani

Jun 16, 2014
1 min

Meeting the Assembly

During our second week of the Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program, we have participated in meetings with two Armenian Assembly of America staff members Taniel Koushakjian and Dr. Rouben Adalian. On Monday, we had an information session with Armenian Assembly of America Communications Director Taniel Koushakjian on topics such as the Armenian Genocide, the NKR conflict, and the Armenian Assembly of America’s role in Washington, DC. (Pictured Above L-R: Mariam Pashayan, Anna St

Jun 5, 2014
1 min

AAA Interns Take a Photo in Front of the White House

(Pictured Above L-R: Gevorg Shahbayan, Ani Stamboulian, Anna Strohmeyer, Sona Movsisyan, Lena Krikorian, Crystal Densmore, Mariam Pashayan, and Joseph Piatt) Some of the Terjenian-Thomas Armenian Assembly of America Internship Program Interns, Intern Coordinator Lena Krikorian, and Intern Programmer Joseph Piatt outside the White House. #ArmenianAssemblyofAmerica #Intern #DC #aaasip #Armenian #WhiteHouse

Jun 2, 2014
1 min

Day 1: Interns Hard at Work

After our very first DC commute into the city, this group of hard-working interns of the Armenian Assembly’s Terjenian-Thomas Summer Internship Program is off to a great start. Currently, they are organizing and analyzing various news articles on the Armenian Genocide and current events in the Caucuses. Some of the sources they are researching and talking about are from several places worldwide such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the United States. Pictured Above (Left to Right):

Jun 2, 2014
1 min

Assembly Seeks 2014 Summer Intern – Communications

The Armenian Assembly of America is currently seeking an unpaid intern in the communications department of our Washington, D.C. office for the summer of 2014. Start/stop dates are flexible (June-July). The ideal communications internship candidate will be studying/have experience in journalism, traditional and social media, video/photo editing, and strong English language proficiency. Experience with web design and HTML are preferred, but not required. The successful candidat

May 28, 2014
1 min

Former Assembly Intern Accepted to University of Pennsylvania

May 28, 2014 Ani Peckjian, an alumnus of the 2012 class of the Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Summer Internship Program, has recently been accepted to the University of Pennsylvania Education Policy graduate program. “[The] Armenian Assembly has inspired me to become more involved with issues such as education to bring further awareness of reform for schools,” Peckjian said. Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny worked with Peckjian to assist her in her graduate schoo

Oct 15, 2013
5 min

Assembly's Terjenian-Thomas Internship Reaches Historic Milestone: Over 1,000 College Students

Intern Class of 2013 Takes to Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is proud to inform members, supporters and friends that, with the summer 2013 class, over 1,000 college students have completed the Assembly’s Terjenian-Thomas Summer Internship Program over the past 36 years. The 2013 intern class included Ani Acopian of Easton, Pennsylvania; Ariana Andonian of Rancho Santa Fe, California; Bobby Avakian of Bedford, Massachusetts; Sar

Sep 24, 2013
1 min

Internship Announcement

The Armenian Assembly of America is currently seeking unpaid interns for our Government Affairs, Communications and Research departments in our Washington, D.C. office for the 2013 fall semester. Start/stop dates are flexible (September-December). The ideal Government Affairs internship candidate will be studying/have experience working in the U.S. Congress and government, political science and/or public policy. The ideal Communications internship candidate will be studying/h

Aug 19, 2013
2 min

Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Internship: Summer Intern Testimonial: Bobby Avakian

Boston University Boston, Massachusetts I have yet to fully digest and reflect on my experiences this summer. So much was learned, seen, achieved, and experienced in two months in a new city with new faces. Many factors made my time incredible; namely the great Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) team, the opportunity to attend important events, and my fellow Terjenian-Thomas interns. The group of people powering the Assembly are a great combination of characters. Mary ke

Aug 2, 2013
2 min

Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Internship: Testimonial: Margaret Flatley

Margaret Flatley Wisconsin “I think the most valuable knowledge I will take away from this past summer with the Armenian Assembly is learning how to live and thrive in a large city, especially through the use of the public transportation. Due to starting my first year of college in January instead of the Fall, I lost out on the “freshman experience”. However I feel like I was able to make up for that experience with the friends I’ve made through the assembly. I have also gain

Aug 1, 2013
2 min

Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Internship: Testimonial: Ava Gurekian

Ava Gurekian Massachussetts “As an International Relations Major, I’m having a super enriching time interning at the Armenian Embassy. The embassy itself was so welcoming, and I felt like I was coming "home” every morning as I stepped inside its doors and heard my mother tongue. My duties at my workplace have enabled me to perfect my writing skills, communication skills, and diplomatic skills while encouraging me to learn about other countries’ relations with the US, specific

Jul 30, 2013
2 min

Armenian Assembly Terjenian-Thomas Internship: Testimonial: Tatiana Sarkissian

Tatiana Sarkissian California “I heard about the Armenian Assembly of America Terjenian-Thomas Internship program (Assembly) by referral, and it has perhaps been the best referral I have ever received. As an English major, I wanted to be placed in an internship that would capitalize on my writing skills. The beauty of the Assembly internship experience is that after I was accepted, I was placed immediately within the field where I excelled and I could be challenged, and from