Very Rev. Fr. Pakrad Berjekian
Parish Priest, St. Sarkis
As our spiritual leader, Fr. Pakrad brings a deep and compassionate voice to our community's storytelling. He is dedicated to ensuring that our bridge is built on a foundation of faith, heritage, and shared purpose.
Jim Sahagian
Chair, FundRaising Committee
Jim serves as Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Co-Chair of the St. Sarkis Trust. He held the position of Vice President of Development at Sempra Energy for 16 years and also served as President of Colmac Energy for 7 years. Jim leads our team with exceptional leadership, strategic vision and financial expertise.
Anahid Koumriqian
Committee Member
Anahid is the backbone of our project operations, helping turn vision into reality through strategic planning, implementation, marketing and resource development. She is dedicated to building community awareness, and ensuring every initiative is executed with excellence, integrity and a commitment to our mission.
Armen Derderian
Committee Member
Armen brings a passionate and storytelling-driven approach to his role in Bridge to the Future. He is committed to ensuring that our fundraising work is a collaborative journey that honors our past and builds our future.
The Visionary Leadership
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding our community towards a brighter future through shared storytelling and impactful fundraising.
Harry Krikorian
Chair, St. Sarkis Trust
With a lifetime of service to our community, Harry brings a wealth of strategic leadership and a deep passion for preserving our Armenian heritage. He believes that every story told today builds the bridge our children will cross tomorrow.
Kathy Kassardjian
ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST, COMMUNITY LEADER
Kathy has dedicated her life to leadership, philanthropy, and community service. In 2010, she started fundraising for Bridge to the Future and has led numerous fundraising initiatives supporting the building of the St. Sarkis Armenian Church Campus. Today, as President of Sparkles Foundation, Kathy continues to inspire generosity and bring people together to help underprivileged children in Armenia and victims of human trafficking, creating hope and a brighter future for generations to come.
Lisa Kradjian
Committee Member
Lisa is a longtime leader in the San Diego Armenian Church and community with her family. A Stanford graduate and published author and playwright, she is passionate about our shared faith and vision and has also worked for several years in nonprofit fundraising and corporate communications.
Tatiana Carlson
Committee Member
Tatiana is dedicated to empowering the next generation through her work with school grants and fundraising. She believes that every contribution is an opportunity to tell our stories and build a stronger foundation for our youth.