Lenna V. Hovanessian, Esq., is an Armenian-American community leader and attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lenna is renowned for her activism and advocacy for Armenian issues and human rights across local, state, and federal levels. Serving as the ANCA Nevada Co-Chair, Hovanessian has utilized her legal acumen, media skills, and government relations to achieve significant outcomes, notably advocating for U.S. prevention of the Genocide in Artsakh and ensuring the passage of an Armenian Genocide and Holocaust Education Bill in Nevada. She has built strong political connections, securing support from key figures and fostering community ties. Lenna’s work has earned her recognition from the Armenian American Cultural Society of Las Vegas for her leadership skills and service to the community. In 2023, Lenna was honored at the ANCA-WR Annual Awards Gala with the “Steve Artinian Visionary Activist” award for her accomplishments in furthering Hye Tahd through the ANCA Nevada Chapter. Hovanessian’s background includes a law degree from Southwestern University, a BA in English Literature from UCLA, and a diverse legal career in California and Nevada.
