The Armenian Assembly of America announced that former Acting Executive Director Bryan Ardouny has returned to the organization as its Executive Director. In his new position, Ardouny will work with the Assembly's Boards of Trustees and Directors to implement the organization's programs via its offices in Washington, Los Angeles, Boston, Yerevan and Stepanakert and the Assembly's grassroots network across the country. Ardouny succeeds Ross Vartian, who is completing his second tour with the Assembly. Vartian will continue to work for the Assembly and assume the responsibilities of Director of Communications and Leadership Development. "I am excited and eager to resume working with the Assembly's dedicated and hard-working leaders and professional staff members," said Ardouny. "Together we will work to strengthen and expand this organization as we continue to promote the U.S./ Armenia and U.S./Karabakh relationships." Prior to joining the Assembly, Ardouny served as legislative counsel to Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Member Rep. Michael Bilirakis
(R-FL). While there, he handled a wide variety of foreign policy issues and served as the staff liaison to the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, as well as the Armenian Caucus. Most recently, Ardouny served as Executive Director of the Armenian-American Political Action Committee (ARMENPAC).