Born in Yerevan Armenia, Ana Nikoghosyan Acton’s academic career started at School #114, and continued in the Applied Mathematics department at Yerevan State University. With a Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics majoring in Computer Science under her belt, Ana delved into the world of computer programming. Soon after, she moved on to get an MBA majoring in Finance from AUA. Upon moving to California, Ana embarked on a career at William O'Neil and Co., where she had the blessing of working on fascinating projects with remarkable professionals, culminating her journey with the company at the position of Vice President. At the same time, in year 2005, Ana helped establish a software development company named Altacode in Yerevan Armenia. Through Altacode's global success in collaborating with prestigious U.S. and European entities, Armenian IT specialists were given an opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage, fostering innovation and cross-cultural exchange. Alongside her professional career, Ana has been involved with volunteer work within her local community and church. In 2023, she embraced a new role as part of the Hi-Am Charity Foundation team as a leader of its Hi-Math branch.