Panel Discussion & Special Performance: “I Am a Woman”
Join us at the Armenian Arts Center for an important evening dedicated to raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and strengthening our community’s response to domestic violence.
Organized and moderated by Lilit Shakaryan, researcher and family life educator, this panel discussion will bring together law enforcement representatives, legal professionals, domestic violence service providers, and community advocates to address the realities of domestic violence and the resources available to individuals and families in need.
The discussion will also highlight findings from a survey of Armenian community members, exploring gaps in awareness, perceptions, and knowledge of available support services. Panelists will discuss the different forms domestic violence can take, including those that may be less visible, and explain how survivors and families can seek assistance.
Featured Panelists:
- Lilit Shakaryan – Moderator, Researcher & Family Life Educator, MSW/PhD USC
- Lieutenant Ernesto Caxiola – Glendale Police Department
- Debra Suh – Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena
- Mariya Melkonyan – Criminal Defense Attorney
- Alina Krikorian, MA, LMFT – Armenian Relief Society’s Child, Family & Youth & Guidance Center Representative
- Maya Tokhalyan – Admin of Armenian Woman Power FB Group
The evening will also feature a special performance of “I Am a Woman” (Ես կին եմ), a drama featuring Ani Gevorgyan, Mariana Yeghiazaryan, and Anna Gevorgyan, directed by Suren Shahverdyan.
Presented in partnership with the Glendale Police Department, with research conducted on the Armenian WomenPower community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Armenian Arts Center, 250 N. Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203
Parking: 90-minute free parking at 222 N. Orange Street
Admission is free and open to the public.
Together, we can build a safer, more informed, and stronger community through awareness, education, and support.
