About Us

Vana Khachatourian (She/Her)
Strengths: Futuristic, Strategic, Activator, Discipline, Significance

Vana is a homegrown first-generation professional. She earned her bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development and her master's degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on Development, Learning, Instruction and Evaluation. Prior to her role in Student Affairs, she was a lead data consultant in CSUN's Office of Institutional Research, where she developed a decade of institutional knowledge. Vana has served in various committees and working groups, such as the COVID Attestation and Operations Working Group and the Veterans' Student Success Advisory Committee. She served as the cochair for the CSUN Survey Administration Committee. Through the years, she has had the opportunity to work alongside and support multiple divisions across the CSUN campus on data literacy, data accessibility and assessment. This allowed Vana to gain a holistic perspective of CSUN and value the power of collaboration for student success. She believes in optimizing and showcasing the great work done by colleagues through promoting efficient strategies, professional development and open communication. Vana currently resides in Granada Hills, California, with her daughter and husband. She enjoys listening to all sorts of music, especially international music, dancing, walking and hosting parties and more intimate gatherings with family, friends and colleagues.