Garbis H. Der Yeghiayan

Background

Yeghiayan, Garbis H. Der was born on March 29, 1949 in Beirut. Son of Hagop and Lydia (Trachian) Der Yeghiayan. came to the United States, 1976.

Education

Bachelor, Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Mathematics, American University, Beirut, 1971. Master of Arts, American University, Beirut, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University LaVerne, 1980.

Career

Head teacher, various schools, Beirut, 1967-1976; assistant dean, American Armenian International College, La Verne, California, 1976-1978; dean, American Armenian International College, La Verne, California, 1978-1986; chief Executive officer, American Armenian International College, La Verne, California, 1981-1986; president, American Armenian International College, La Verne, California, since 1986. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Garbis H. Der Yeghiayan has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Conversations in Silence

Membership

Co-chairman LaVerne Cultural Exchange, since 1987. Chairman Armenian Olympics, Los Angeles, since 1986, Armenia Aid Board American, since 1988. Honorary board directors Padux Araxes Cultural Organization, Venice, Italy.

Vice chairman Armenian Gospel Mission, since 1989. Board directors various private schools, Los Angeles, NAVASART Literature Monthly. Member American Association of University Professors, Armenian Educational Benevolent Union (president since 1986), Association Armenian General Benevolent Unions (vice-chairman 1984-1986), Armenian Academy of Sciences (Diaspora division), LaVerne C. of Chamber (board directors 1984-1986), Rotary (president LaVerne chapter 1984-1986).

Interests

• Avocations: chess, violin.

Connections

Married Angela Doctorian, August 8, 1973. Children: James Paul, Johnny Samuel.

Father:

Hagop Yeghiayan

Mother:

Lydia (Trachian) Der Yeghiayan

Spouse:

Angela Doctorian

child:

Johnny Samuel Yeghiayan

child:

James Paul Yeghiayan