SOAR - Fresno Chapter
SOAR-Fresno was launched in July 2011. With an Armenian population of approximately 30,000 people, Fresno has nine Armenian churches and dozens of Armenian institutions and organizations and is one of the best known self-contained Armenian communities in the United States.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Harut Fereshetyan
President
Harut Fereshetyan, a first-generation Armenian-American and experienced special education teacher based in Fresno, California, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education.
With over a decade of dedication to teaching diverse age groups, he currently serves as an instructional lead for Homebridge, a San Francisco non-profit. Inspired by his mother’s caregiving legacy, Harut passionately educates IHSS providers statewide, ensuring comprehensive support for caregivers.
Beyond education, he brings over 10 years of soccer coaching experience and, together with his wife Anay, they have served as foster parents in the past, highlighting their dedication to mentoring youth in Fresno. Harut is an advocate for inclusive education, believing in the potential for success in individuals of all abilities.
Seroun Mouradian
Seroun Mouradian, a native of San Francisco, joined the SOAR team in February 2020 acting as president of the Fresno, CA chapter. She has a degree in Public Health and works with the County of Fresno as a social worker, assisting families in overcoming day-to-day hardships. Previously, she has volunteered with the California Health Collaborative in assisting with community outreach efforts and was an active member of the Fresno State Public Health group.  She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Relations/Global Affairs at Northeastern University. In her spare time, she enjoys writing poetry, road trips, and baking.
Ani Ohanian
Ani Ohanian was born and raised in Fresno, California. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Social Emotional Learning and works as an English teacher in Clovis Unified. She has worked with a diverse range of students including Migrant Ed, English language learners, students with disabilities, etc. Teaching is a huge part of her life and a great passion of hers. She focuses on relationship building and making those critical connections with students who are in need of a role model, a lifeline or even just someone to call a friend.