JAMAICA
PLAIN, Mass., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Armenian Women's Welfare
Association (AWWA) announced a transition in leadership for the
2024-2025 term. Wendy Deacon
Segrest, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of
AWWA. Wendy comes to AWWA as a former National Vice President of
the American Heart Association, and over twenty years of non-profit
Board and Advisory Council leadership roles, including the World
Stroke Organization and UT Dallas Center for Vital Longevity. Wendy
has served as the AWWA Board Advisor since January 2024 and has been instrumental in
developing the next strategic direction for the organization.
Wendy is joined by a slate of newly elected female professionals
who together will serve as officers for the 2024-2025 term,
representing a solid foundation for AWWA at a pivotal time in
the organization's history. These leaders bring a breadth of
professional and personal experience that will collectively
position AWWA to address the challenges facing generations of
Armenian women, ensuring that AWWA, with over a decade of
compassionate legacy, will best serve the local community and
Armenia for the next 100
years.
Alyssa Yenikomshian is an
attorney with nearly twenty years of experience in
healthcare law, currently working at a biotech company where
she focuses on navigating healthcare regulations and supporting
global clinical trials and research activities. She will be
assuming a new role as Co-Vice President alongside Manneh
Ghazarians, a healthcare quality and performance improvement
specialist for healthcare systems and regional payers. Laurie Manjikian, OT, a leader in rehabilitation
and senior centers will now serve as Treasurer. Hannah Dagg, an experienced Certified Oncology
Nurse currently working with patients at several hospitals in the
Boston area, will continue to
serve as Secretary of AWWA.
As Board President, Wendy is succeeding Martha Mensoian, who after many years of
dedicated service and remarkable contributions as the AWWA Board
President, will continue her service to the organization's mission
as a member of the Advisory Board. Seta Nersessian will also be
stepping down from the role of Treasurer after many years of
commitment and service and will continue leveraging her financial
acumen and strategic thinking to contribute to AWWA's long-term
success as an Advisory Board member.
"We are immensely grateful for Martha and Seta's leadership and
dedication over the years," said Segrest. "Under their guidance
with the Board of Directors, AWWA has made significant strides in
advancing its mission of support for aging families in our
community and in Armenia. As we
embark on this new chapter, I am honored to lead the organization
forward, building upon the strong foundation laid by Martha, Seta
and the entire leadership team."
These transitions come as AWWA looks to expand its reach and
impact, locally and globally in the coming years. "AWWA remains
committed to its mission of supporting our elders and their
caregivers in the greater New England area through advocacy,
services, and community resources," said Martha Mensoian. "I am confident that under the
leadership of Wendy and the Board of Directors, AWWA will continue
to thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we
serve."
For more information about AWWA and its programs, please visit
awwainc.org.
About AWWA
Armenian Women's Welfare Association
(AWWA) is a not-for-profit organization established in
1915 dedicated to serving elders and their families both locally
and internationally. AWWA is the proud owner of the Armenian
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), an 83-bed,
not-for-profit, skilled nursing center providing both short-term
rehabilitation and long-term care for elderly patients in
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, just
outside of Boston. In 2004, AWWA
expanded its mission to Nagorno Karabakh to become a proud
supporter of Hanganak Elder Program and Clinic which provided
medical care, food, and social support to elders in that region and
continues to do so for those elders displaced in Armenia today. AWWA believes that
honoring elders is at the very foundation of both family and
community. Drawing on the rich history, generosity, and work
ethic of the Armenian community, AWWA aims to ensure the health and
well-being of elders and their caregivers .
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