Carolyn Mugar
Carolyn Mugar | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Armenian-American |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | Armenia Tree Project |
Carolyn Mugar is an Armenian-American activist, best known for founding the Armenia Tree Project. She is a prominent member of the Mugar family of Greater Boston.
Career
Mugar founded the Armenia Tree Project, alongside her late husband, in 1994 as a result of the environmental problems caused by the recent earthquake and the blockade of Armenia by Azerbaijan and Turkey.[1]
She was handpicked to be the Executive Director and Officer of the Organization of Farm Aid by one of the founders, Willie Nelson.[2] She is also the President of the Armenian Assembly of America.[3]
In 2015, Mugar received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service from Suffolk University, the same university where her father received an honorary degree.[4]
Personal life and family
Mugar married John T. O’Connor in 1997.[5] O'Connor died in November 2001 of a heart attack, aged 46.[6] She is the daughter of Stephen P. Mugar.[7]
References
- ^ "Armenian Tree Project Celebrates 20th Anniversary". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "Farm Aid Board and Staff". Farm Aid. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "www.aaainc.org > About Us". www.aaainc.org. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "Carolyn Mugar Speaks at Suffolk University Commencement". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "Activist Carolyn Mugar to speak at Clark commencement, May 19". Clark University. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Boston Globe Online / Obituaries / John O'Connor, 46". www.ohiocitizen.org. Retrieved 15 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Carolyn Mugar Speaks at Suffolk University Commencement". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2017.