WASHINGTON, D.C. –To commemorate Women’s History Month, U.S. Representative Adam Schiff announced today that he has named Aida Yeghiazarian of Glendale, California as one of the Women of the Year for California's 29th District. Ms. Yeghiazarian will be honored at a "Women of the Year" luncheon hosted by Rep. Schiff on Monday, March 22.
"Over the years, Ms. Yeghiazarian has been an active volunteer in Glendale and advocate for better education programs for Armenian children in Southern California,” Rep. Schiff said. "The entire community joins me in thanking Aida for her continued efforts to make the 29th Congressional District a more vibrant and enjoyable place in which to live, and for her devotion to those in need."
Aida Yeghiazarian was born in Tehran, Iran in 1955. After attending Reza Shah High School, she took accounting courses at a local college for one year. Although her studies in Iran were interrupted when she and her family immigrated to the United States in 1977, Aida took many courses in the United States over the next few years, including management of commercial properties, business and real estate law and English.
In 1979, Aida married her husband, Vahe, and they moved to Glendale. In 1980, Aida obtained her real estate license, and with her husband, bought a franchise of the Re/Max Real Estate Agency. They have 2 daughters, Sevan and Anie.
While maintaining a full-time career, Aida volunteered at all of her daughters’ schools, including the Verdugo Gymnastics School, Flintridge Preparatory School, the Champion Gymnastics School and Van Nuys Gymnastics Olympica. Formerly active in the PTAs of Tufenkian Pre-school and Chamlian Armenian School, she still assists Chamlian School in its fundraising efforts.
Aida Yeghiazarian has been on the Glendale Board of Realtors for over 24 years, serving on their commercial real estate advisory committee. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and a member of the California Association of Realtors. Because of her real estate experience, Aida feels fortunate to be able to help financially struggling families with their financial planning, often by working without commission.
Ms. Yeghiazarian spearheaded the successful fundraising campaign for the Glendale Police Memorial Fund, raising over $35,000. She is a former President and 12-year board member of the Armenian Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists Armenian students with scholarships, teacher training, and school restoration. Aida serves on the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region, is a member of Homenetmen, and the Armenian American Chamber of Commerce.