From working as a grassroots organizer on state and local campaigns, to serving as staff for the California State Legislature and the City of Los Angeles, Hrag possesses nearly 20 years of experience in politics and government and is a survivor of the 2024 wildfires, having since devoted countless pro bono hours to telling the stories of communities affected by the devastating effects of burned our homes and ravaged neighborhoods.

At LA City Hall, Hrag served as the Director of Special Projects to Councilmember Paul Krekorian and spent several years in the non-profit world, managing the highly anticipated new collections program for Steven Spielberg’s organization – the USC Shoah Foundation.
 

Hrag holds a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the USC Price School of Public Policy and graduated from UC Berkeley with high honors, earning a degree in History. He has studied film and video editing at the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory and pursues a passion for political documentary filmmaking.