Leadership

AANC is a grassroots organization that exists solely by the support of those who share our goal to promote the security and preservation of the Assyrian people. Daily operations are overseen by a Board of Directors. All directors are unpaid volunteers.

AANC Board of Directors

Martin Youmaran Glenview, Illinois martin@assyrianamericancoalition.org	Martin Youmaran is a hedge fund trader with SF Investments, based in Chicago. In addition to being on the board of AANC, Martin serves as the Midwest Regional Director for the Assyrian American National Federation and Treasurer for the Assyrian Academic Society.
Margaret Khamoo Chicago, Illinois margaret@assyrianamericancoalition.org	Margaret Khamoo is a special education teacher in South Barrington, Illinois. She has been active with the Chicago Assyrian community and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Assyrian Academic Society.
Carol Georges Chicago, Illinois carol@assyrianamericancoalition.org	Carol Georges is an Assyrian American native to Chicago. She studied history and political Science at DePaul University. She has been active in the Assyrian community for most of her life, working with various organizations to promote the Assyrian cause. She has spoken to raise awareness through various media outlets. Carol has worked closely to motivate and encourage nationalism and education within the Assyrian youth, previously serving on the board of directors for the Assyrian Chaldean Syriac Student Movement.
Christine Faulkner New York, New York christine@assyrianamericancoalition.org	Christine Faulkner works as a fashion designer and has designed for the likes of DKNY Jeans, Pepe Jeans London, and Ralph Lauren. In 2007, she launched her own Assyrian clothing line, Assyrian Heritage, to promote Assyrian pride in tune with current fashion trends. She graduated from both the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Business Administration-Marketing and the Fashion Institute of Technology in Fashion Design-Art.
Elmer Abbo Chicago, Illinois elmer@assyrianamericancoalition.org	Elmer Abbo is a physician and lawyer at the University of Chicago. Dr. Abbo began the Nineveh Project, an Assyrian internet grassroots Congressional letter-writing campaign, work which will now be carried on by AANC.

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