Watch Country Director of Birthright Armenia Sevan Kabakian sharing his action plan at TEDx Yerevan 2012 event. What does it take to create narratives of excellence and narratives of success for our country? How do we inspire a growing solutions team for Armenia?

Since moving to Armenia in 2006 Sevan Kabakian has served as the Country Director of Birthright Armenia, an organization that works with the Armenian youth from the diaspora between the ages of 20-32, fostering real understanding, connection and engagement across the oceans for a more powerful Armenian global reality. Prior to moving to Armenia, Kabakian worked for over two decades with the Armenian youth in Los Angeles, using the elements of volunteerism, learning, nature and theater, always being inspired and amazed by the promise of young people.

Kabakian shares a passion for aviation, earning a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California and working as a senior engineer in flight performance at the Boeing company in Los Angeles.