Dr. Garbis Der-Yeghian has founded and organized 30 peace conferences for Rotary International District 5300. Is the immediate past chair of Rotarian Action Group for Peace and organized a peace mission to the Holy Land in March, 2019 with the participation of RAGFP Board Members. Chair the Middle East Initiative Council established by RAGFP. He is a visionary and dynamic peacemaker and is actively involved in promoting goodwill and better understanding between Armenians and Turks. He serves as President of Mashdots College in Glendale, California and as Senior Professor teaches Organizational Leadership and Public Diplomacy.