About OCAPS

The Orange County Armenian Professional Society (OCAPS) was established as a social networking organization for Armenian professionals in Orange County.  

For over 25 years, this dynamic organization has hosted a variety of enjoyable events for its members, including cultural, educational, and social functions. In addition, once a year OCAPS hosts an event where proceeds go directly toward targeted areas of need in Armenia, and these contributions are personally delivered to the recipients. 

Members may take an active role in the direction and management of the organization by participating on the Executive Council or on one of its many sub committees, including Events, Membership, Cultural/Educational, and/or Philanthropy. Members have the satisfaction of knowing they are actively involved in a group committed to preserving and enriching Armenian culture. 

Executive council

ALINA PETROSIAN SAWYER
President

Vice President

KARINA BABIKIAN
Secretary

JASMEN DERHOVANESIAN
Treasurer

 SHAHEN HALEBIAN
Membership Chair

CATHERIN NEWMANN-HALEBIAN 
Communications Chair

ANI DEMIRJIAN
Events

Philanthropy Chair

DICK HAMPARSUMIAN
Scholarship Chair

SHAUNT KOUYOUMJIAN
Media Coordinator

LIDA MOORADIAN
Advisor

DAVID SHAHOIAN
Membership Liaison