2016 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns Reflect on Summer of Advocacy

August 29, 2016

The ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns speaking with Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) on the steps of the Capitol just prior to his visit to Armenia.
Each ANCA Leo Sarkisian intern had the opportunity to share broader Armenian American and local community concerns one-on-one with their U.S. Representative, including Alyssa Dermenjian seen here chatting with Rep. Lucille Roybal Allard (D-CA).
The ANCA's Leo Sarkisian Interns with Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Robert Dold (R-IL) after a discussion on Artsakh freedom, the US-Armenia relationship, US policy on the Armenian Genocide, and life on Capitol Hill.
The ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns sit down with Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) for a chat about the challenges and opportunities to advance community concerns on Capitol Hill and career opportunities at the nation's capital.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans discussed his recent trip to Nagorno Karabakh and his new book, “Truth Held Hostage”, about U.S. policy on the Armenian Genocide and the very real repercussions to speaking truthfully about that crime with the ANCA Leo Sarkisian.
The 2016 Leo Sarkisian interns visited the Library of Congress, where they explored the over 40,000 strong Armenian collection. Special thanks to Dr. Levon Avdoyan, the Armenia and Georgia Area Specialist, whose annual tour is an intern favorite.

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