Mark Krikorian, a nationally recognized expert on immigration issues, has served as Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) since 1995. He oversees the Center’s work to provide quality research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States with the goal of educating government officials, the media, and the public.

Mr. Krikorian’s knowledge and expertise in the immigration field are sought by legislators and news media. He has testified before Congress dozens of times as well as before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Under Krikorian’s leadership, the Center’s influence has expanded from nationwide to international. Following his participation as a featured speaker at policy conferences in Europe, he initiated the creation of the International Network for Immigration Research. This network establishes a cooperative arrangement between research organizations, including the Center, from four countries that share similar perspectives on immigration.