Stepan Piligian

Stepan Piligian was raised in the Armenian community of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, at the St. Gregory Parish. A former member of the AYF Central Executive, he is active in the Armenian community. Currently, he serves on the board of the Armenian Heritage Foundation. Stepan is a retired executive in the computer storage industry and resides in the Boston area with his wife Susan. He has spent many years as a volunteer teacher of Armenian history and contemporary issues to the young generation and adults at schools, camps and churches. His interests include the Armenian diaspora, Armenia, sports and reading.
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Our Journey May Be Unknown, But Our Roots Define Us

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Those of Us Who Were Left Behind…

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The Limits of Corruption and the Endurance of Faith

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Transparency Starts With Leaders

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The Joy of Coming Home

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Knowledge Allows Us to Build a Bright Future

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Connecting with Our Armenia

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Armenia is Calling for Our Children

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In Search Of Role Models and Humble Servants

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Empowering the Emerging Generation: A Practical Guide

In last week’s column, the message focused on the importance of enabling the new generation in community responsibility. Most would…

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