(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — The Armenian Jewelers Association USA – East Coast (AJA East Coast) announces the election of its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, with award-winning jewelry designer, GIA credentialed professional, and industry advocate Ani Khachian elected as President-Elect. “It is an extraordinary honor to serve as the first female President-Elect of AJA East Coast,” said Khachian. Ardem Aslanian, Immediate Past President and newly elected Treasurer of AJA East Coast, welcomed the leadership transition. Khachian is the Founder and Creative Director of Ani Fine Jewelry, a women-owned fine jewelry design firm specializing in bespoke jewelry and heirloom creations. Continuing her commitment to technical excellence and lifelong learning, she will attend GIA’s Jewelry Design & Technology program, further advancing her expertise in jewelry design, engineering, manufacturing, CAD/CAM technologies, and production innovation.