19-Year-Old Builds a Global Network to Empower Young Armenians
At just 19, Alexander Kasumyan has already made his mark as both a sports leader and a community organiser. The starting point guard for Verdugo Hills High School, he guided his team to a City Section Division III championship. Now, he's turning his focus to empowering young Armenians through NAYI, a network he built from the ground up in 2025. Kasumyan founded NAYI—short for Network of Young Innovators—after noticing a gap in support for ambitious Armenian youth. With no existing groups catering to their needs, he decided to create one himself. Due to his age, his older brother was listed as the organisation's founder on official paperwork.
The network now has active chapters at Glendale College and in Yerevan, Armenia. Kasumyan leads late-night Zoom calls, organises webinars, and sets up events like job fairs and speaker panels. His goal is simple: to help young people explore professional paths and turn their ambitions into reality.
Leadership isn't new to him. As captain of his basketball team every year, he learned how to handle pressure and motivate others. Those skills now drive his work with NAYI, where he pushes young Armenians to pursue their careers with confidence. NAYI continues to grow under Kasumyan's direction, offering mentorship and opportunities to its members. The network's presence in both California and Armenia reflects its expanding reach. For Kasumyan, the work is personal—a way to give others the support he once sought himself.
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