Jirair Ratevosian

Jirair Ratevosian ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 30th Congressional District. Before running for office, Jirair served as the most senior Armenian American official at the State Department, where he elevated the advancement of DEIA and equity policy, led the U.S. government effort to host the 7th Replenishment of the Global Fund, and advised the Biden-Harris campaign and transition team on COVID-19 and other health security matters. Jirair is a proven leader with over two decades of experience in public service, non-profit, private sector, and diplomacy.