Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Sylva Martayan Host Reception Honoring Pepperdine University Leadership
San Fernando Valley, CA — Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Sylva Martayan hosted a reception in honor of Pepperdine University Chancellor Sara Young Jackson and Senior Vice Chancellor Hung Le. Held at the Encino Banquet and Gardens, the event brought together school administrators, boards of trustees, corporate executives, healthcare and law professionals, business owners, philanthropists, and institutional leaders.
The evening opened with the benediction by Father George Bet-Rasho, followed by a prayer led by United Armenian Congregational Church’s Reverend Shant Barsoumian. Father Haroutioun Tachejian delivered the message of Primate Hovnan Derderian.
Among the evening’s guests were LAFD Deputy Chief Jaime Moore, Congressman Brad Sherman’s Chief of Staff Scott Abrams, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s Director of Constituent Affairs Barri Worth Girvan, AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian Head of School David Ghoogasian, and Holy Martyrs Ferrahian School Principal Sossi Shanlian.
“Sylva and I are elated to bring together such an extraordinary group of individuals committed to higher education, service, and the advancement of future generations,” said Greg Martayan, a Pepperdine University alumnus. “We are steadfast in our recognition of Chancellor Sara Young Jackson and Senior Vice Chancellor Hung Le for their unwavering leadership and vision, and for the invaluable role Pepperdine University continues to play in shaping excellent, compassionate, and driven scholars.”
“It is a profound honor to celebrate the remarkable leadership and enduring legacy of Pepperdine’s leadership. Pepperdine’s mission of purpose and service inspires generations of students and educators alike. This evening is a tribute to the Pepperdine vision and a testament to the transformative impact it has on our community and beyond” stated David Ghoogasian, AGBU Head of School.
“We are filled with thankfulness as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Pepperdine’s Chancellor and Senior Vice Chancellor, whose dedication to academic excellence and leadership has been a guiding light for the entire educational community. Their vision and commitment continue to inspire us as we shape the next generation of leader” expressed Sossi Shanlian, Principal, Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School.
