City of Simi Valley
Zarui Chaparyan is an experienced urban planner with a diverse background in policy development and program management. Currently serving as Associate Planner at the City of Simi Valley since December 2021, Zarui previously held positions at Schmitz & Associates, Inc. as Senior Planner and Associate Planner from March 2018 to November 2021, and at LABC Institute as Director of Policy and Program Development from June 2015 to March 2018. Early career experience includes roles as Career Services Advisor and Student Services Advisor at the University of Southern California, where Zarui facilitated workshops and provided career resources. Other notable positions include Assistant Director of Policy and Programs at Los Angeles Business Council and Administrative Intern at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Educational qualifications include a Master of Planning in Urban Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Policy, Management and Planning, both from the University of Southern California.
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City of Simi Valley
The City of Simi Valley, home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, was incorporated in 1969. It is a General Law City with a Council/Manager form of government. Simi Valley encompasses an area of 42 square miles and is located in the southeast portion of Ventura County. The current estimated population is 126,414, yet Simi Valley maintains a unique balance of open space and City amenities. Outdoor recreation includes over a dozen beautiful parks, camping and picnic spots, tennis courts, four golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States. Boating and other water sporting activities are only 60 to 90 minutes away in Ventura and Santa Barbara. The City of Los Angeles is less than an hour away. Excellent community facilities provide service to Simi Valley residents. The City has one general hospital, 47 religious institutions, one library, one Cultural Arts Center, three newspapers, one radio station, 24 financial institutions, 21 elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. Four community colleges and four universities are also within commuting distance.