Chris Sassouni has been part of the St. Hagop Community for 6 ½ years and served 3 terms on the council from 2009-2014 as the treasurer of the parish council. He earned undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.  Chris also earned a certificate in Discipleship after spending five years studying the Bible and Christian theology.  In 2007, Chris established a non-profit organization, The Center for Effective Living, to provide people with Biblical principles and resources to overcome life’s complex challenges.  Chris is married to Carol Ann and has two children, Michelle and Christopher.  They live in Clearwater,FL. Chris currently chairs the Armenian Genocide 100th Commemoration Committee.