On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of diplomat Eleni Kounalakis, former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary and presently candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California in the November 2018 election. Ambassador Kounalakis was accompanied by Mrs. Maria Mehranian, President of Armenia Fund Western Region, and Ms. Christina Kegeyan, Southern California campaign Finance Director.
Following introductions, the Prelate gave the candidate an overview of the Southern California Armenian-American community and the Prelacy’s endeavors and mission, while Ambassador Kounalakis outlined her diplomatic service, her work with the Greek Orthodox Church and diverse community endeavors.
The Prelate commended ambassador Kounalakis’ service and conveyed his best wishes for continued successes in all of her endeavors.