The US Office of Development, also known as the American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC) is a California Public Benefit Corporation organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
Its principal office is in Oakland, California. Its purpose is to own and jointly operate AUA in Armenia. AUAC works in affiliation with the Regents of the University of California (UC). Under the affiliation agreement, UC provides academic and administrative guidance. This agreement allows AUAC to consult appropriate members of the staff and faculty of UC in the planning of curriculum, in the selection of faculty, in the structuring of University administration, and in developing programs in various disciplines.
American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC)
1000 Broadway, Suite 280
Oakland, CA 94607
117 S. Louise St, Unit 310
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (510) 925-4282
Fax: (510) 925-4283
AUAC Staff, Functions, Contact Information
Gaiane Khachatrian Vice President of Development | ![]() |
Marianna Achemian Assistant Director of Development, | ![]() |
Siranush Khandanyan Assistant Director of Development
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Andrew O’Brien Development Coordinator Email: [email protected] | ![]() |
Lilia Darbinian Accounts Manager | ![]() |
Caren Meghreblian Secretary to the Board Accreditation Advisor and Special Assistant to the President
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