Armine Hacopian

Dr. Hacopian was elected to the GCCD governing body in 2001.

Dr. Hacopian is a life-long educator who holds a BA, two MA’s, six credentials, and a doctorate in Organizational Management and Educational Administration. She has been a teacher, counselor, ESL Specialist, program administrator in K-12 for LAUSD, BUSD, and GUSD. In addition, she has taught at CLU, CSULA, and CSUN graduate schools in public policy, teacher training, and counseling programs. She continues to serve on thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.

Dr. Hacopian has been a keynote speaker during numerous conferences, seminars (public and private entities) and trainer-of-trainers for leadership in a-variety of areas. As a consultant she has focused on employee evaluations, job satisfaction strategies, cultural diversity, preventing sexual harassment, organizational goal setting, gender equality are to name a few. She has participated in various college/university accreditation teams which has enabled her to bring to GCC some of the best practices in higher education. Some of the organizations she has brought her leadership to include AEF, ARS, RCPOA Property Owners Association, AIWA, League of Women Voters, Glendale Literacy, etc.

Dr. Hacopian has been honored by LA County, CA Senate, CA Assembly, and Congressional elected officials for her contributions to the field of education. Many organizations have acknowledged her commitment to education by honoring her achievements as well.