Dr. John Hovanesian is an internationally recognized leader and innovator in cataract, corneal, and laser eye surgery. Newsweek has recognized him among the top 35 eye surgeons in the US–out of 17,000 eligible colleagues–based on a poll of his peers. The Ophthalmologist, a UK publication, has named him among the world’s 100 most influential people […]
Thomas C. Lee, MD, directs the Retina Institute in The Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) while also contributing greatly to the Armenian EyeCare Project. Educated at the prestigious Cornell University Medical College, Dr. Lee completed his medical degree in 1992 and graduated with honors in research as a Howard Hughes Scholar. He […]
Maria has been with the Armenian EyeCare Project since 2016. She joined the organization after spending many years overseeing projects in various industries, all of which required an aptitude for self-direction, discipline, organizational skills and a passion to get the job done. After years in the corporate world, Maria brings her decades of experience with […]
David Keligian, chief financial officer, has dedicated many hours of invaluable legal and financial assistance to the EyeCare Project for 13 years. He was instrumental during the incorporation process and with other legal and financial requirements for a new nonprofit. A partner and tax attorney with Brown and Streza, Irvine, Keligian brings to the board […]
Appreciating the beauty and diversity of the world, Barry Kuppermann is an American by birth with Brazilian parents and a Thai wife. An M.D. and Ph.D., Kuppermann serves as an AECP physician and board member and says he joined AECP out of respect for its mission and the commitment of the organization’s founder, Dr. Roger […]
OPHTHALMOLOGIST CHANGES THE LIVES OF MANY WITH COUNTLESS TRIPS TO ARMENIA Dr. Rick Hill had no idea how much his life would change on that fateful Friday night when he received a page from Dr. Roger Ohanesian. Roger asked Rick if he would see Christine, a young girl who needed help and had already had […]
During the summer of 2017, ophthalmologist Dr. Dwayne Baharozian and his family traveled to Armenia to participate in the Armenian EyeCare Project’s (AECP) Medical Mission. Prior to the family’s departure, Dr. Baharozian started a campaign to secure much-needed surgical supplies and eye drops to be donated. The campaign was an enormous success with generous contributions […]
Adriana has a passion to use her editorial skills to make a difference. She joined the EyeCare Project in 2015, as Director of Communications. She is responsible for the development and implementation of the EyeCare Project’s social media and content strategies — creating content for both the AECP’s various social media platforms and its website […]
Meredith Khachigian was elected chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of California for three terms, serving as leader of the Number One public research university in the nation and overseeing a $15 million budget. A consultant in community and public affairs, she has served as president of Human Options, a shelter for […]
