Michelle Shrikian is a graduate of UCLA/UCI and Whittier College School of Law. She served on the board of the Armenian International Women's Association Los Angeles Affiliate for 17 years and held various positions on the AMAA Orphan Care Committee for 15 years. She was also very involved in the PTA of her kids' elementary and high schools in Newport Beach, serving as the co-chair of several fundraising and community events. Her children are now young adults and with their assistance, she recently owned and operated a Randy's Donuts Franchise in Pasadena. She lives in Newport Beach to be close to her family and parents, but is willing to make the commute for the AEF. Michelle and her family have been long time supporters of the AEF, she has been a member since 1996 and has been serving on the Board of Directors since 2022.