Building Brighter Futures
Nayirie
Nayirie Balian was born and raised in the vibrant city of Beirut, Lebanon. At the age of 13, she embarked on a life-changing journey to the United States, where she would later pursue a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Cal State LA. While her academic background lay in the realm of criminal justice, Nayirie's professional path took a different turn toward retail development.
Over the course of 18 years, Nayirie built a successful career in retail, working with renowned brands such as Moncler and Louis Vuitton. She also played a key role in the startup of That's A Awful Lot of Cough Syrup, showcasing her versatile skill set and entrepreneurial spirit. Despite her achievements in the retail industry, Nayirie always felt a deep calling to make a positive impact in the lives of others, especially the youth.
In the midst of a chaotic world, Nayirie found solace and purpose through her passion for helping others. This drive led her to establish Love 4 Community, an organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Through Love 4 Community, Nayirie channels her energy and compassion to create meaningful change and uplift those in need, inspiring hope and empowerment in the community.
Driven by her unwavering commitment to service and her genuine desire to effect positive change, Nayirie Balian continues to be a beacon of light, spreading love and support to those around her
Nicco
Nicco Antenucci was born & raised in Fresno, California where he developed an early passion for fitness, music, & volunteering. Nicco and his father spent 5 years volunteering at Pinedale Elementary school, growing a program called Walking Buddies to reward good grades with fun exercises and outdoor games. In 2012, Nicco teamed up with the local hip-hop community to found the annual Spaghetti Feed for the Homeless in Downtown Fresno which is going on its 12th consecutive year.
In 2013, Nicco graduated from the University of Southern California with a major in Economics and a minor in Music Industry, becoming the first in his family to graduate from a university.
During the Covid pandemic, Nicco became NASM certified in personal training for the sole purpose of helping and educating our struggling and isolated youth. It was during this dark time that Nicco found his light and purpose in the world. During this time, Nicco teamed up with Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) non-profit to provide weekly classes to educate the youth in exercising and eating healthy on a budget. Recently, Nicco has teamed up with the community of Baldwin Village to sponsor and lead group fitness classes for the youth at Jim Gilliam park. Most recently, Nicco became certified in Yin yoga to emphasize the importance of balancing mental and physical health.
Nicco decided to found Love 4 Community for his passion and dedication to helping the underserved youth. He is adamant that children from all races, regions, and religions deserve the tools, guidance, and love needed to thrive and succeed in this hectic and increasingly challenging world. Nicco is on a mission to positively impact as many children as possible and uplifting one community at a time.
Nareg
As a lifelong Angeleno, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Nareg discovered his passion for charity through community service in high school, volunteering for various political campaigns at the municipal and state levels. This passion evolved into a calling during his time as a student at the University of Southern California, where he coordinated outreach operations between elected officials’ offices and nonprofit organizations, recognizing the significant impact these organizations have within communities. Over the years, he gained valuable experience assisting in policy research for the Chair of the Human Services Committee and the Education Subcommittee on Education Policy Research, where he assisted in developing California legislation that protects children and seniors, improves transparency in higher education, and maximizes services to low-income and other disadvantaged populations, including foster youth, seniors, the unhoused, people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, incarcerated populations and veterans.
Over the years, Nareg has built upon his professional experience by taking on several other positions within the business spectrum, including Chief Marketing Officer of a Fitness Start-up company and Operations Manager at a Financial Planning and Tax Accountancy Corporation.
As President of Community 4 Love, he seeks to drive meaningful policy change for equitable access to educational resources, career development opportunities, and support services that empower at-risk youth to overcome systemic barriers to economic mobility and healthy lifestyles.
Nareg currently holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California and is embarking on his first year of law school in Los Angeles.
Alec
Alec Antenucci was born & raised in Fresno, California. In high school, Alec followed in his older brother’s footsteps in volunteering with their father in the Walking Buddies program at Pinedale Elementary School, playing baseball, and helping lead other exercise-related activities with the students. Alec saw firsthand the difference that positive adult mentorship can have on the youth, particularly for children from underprivileged backgrounds who may lack adequate parental guidance or support systems at home. Alec is a firm believer in the positive effects of exercise on health and wellness at both the physical and mental levels and that there is no better time to start embracing its benefits than at a young age.
Alec graduated from the University of Southern California in 2017 with a major in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. In his time at USC, Alec participated in weekly visits to a local low-income preschool to spend time reading to the children and mentoring them alongside other college student volunteers, which furthered his interest in supporting the community youth.
Alec started his finance career as an intern for Cen Cal Business Finance, where he helped provide small business loans under the U.S. SBA 504 Loan Program to help entrepreneurs access capital at favorable rates to start and grow their small businesses. Alec found it highly rewarding to be able to provide essential financing solutions to up-and-coming local businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them, particularly in areas that were underserved by traditional banks and sought to pursue a long-term career in finance to continue to help businesses grow and thrive in a sustainable manner. Alec currently works as a Senior Associate on the credit solutions investment team at Crescent Capital Group in Los Angeles, where he helps provide financing solutions to businesses in a variety of industries. Prior to Crescent, Alec worked as an investment banker at Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan in their financial sponsors groups.
As Treasurer, Alec intends to help build a sustainable financial profile for Love 4 Community to maintain access to the resources necessary to provide a positive impact in the community.
Arthur
Arthur Saakyan is a seasoned fashion professional with over a decade of experience working for leading luxury brands. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Arthur first discovered his passion for fashion while studying at Los Angeles Valley College.
After graduating, Arthur embarked on a successful career in the industry, eventually joining the team at Louis Vuitton in 2013. Over the past 11 years, Arthur has built an impressive clientele and honed his expertise in luxury retail. In addition to his fashion work, Arthur has also cultivated a passion for working with children, an interest he is eager to explore further.
Outside of the office, Arthur enjoys exploring his hometown of Los Angeles and spending time with family and friends. He is an avid supporter of local charities and community organizations.