Maral Karaccusian

Interim Director

Maral Karaccusian is the Interim Director of the Aging & Disabilities Department, a seasoned social worker, and a dedicated public servant with over 20 years of experience in human services, direct practice, policy development, and community advocacy. Her career is marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing equity and improving outcomes for Los Angeles County’s most vulnerable populations, including older adults, people with disabilities, foster youth, and survivors of systemic injustice.

Most recently, she served as Senior Children and Human Services Policy Deputy for Supervisor Janice Hahn, leading legislative and policy initiatives across child welfare, aging, disability, food systems, social services, as well as other critical areas. Prior to her service in County government, Ms. Karaccusian was District Director for former Congressmember Karen Bass, overseeing district operations and shaping policy strategies aligned with community needs and federal priorities.

Ms. Karaccusian holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in political science from UCLA and a master’s degree in social work from USC, where she was honored with the Gladys M. Salit Award for leadership, field excellence, and academic achievement.

Deeply committed to public service and inclusive advocacy, she brings a people-centered approach to leadership shaped by extensive experience across systems serving vulnerable communities. She teaches in the Department of Social Work at CSUN and presently serves on the Board of the Center for Nonprofit Management.