Garrett Boorojian and former 4x Emmy–Award winning Anchor and Reporter of 42 years at the NBC–affiliate KSEE24 in Fresno, California, Stefani Booroojian

Garrett Boorojian and former 4x Emmy–Award winning Anchor and Reporter of 42 years at the NBC–affiliate KSEE24 in Fresno, California, Stefani Booroojian

Author: Garrett Boorojian July 30, 2025 Duration: 52:50

Garrett Boorojian and Stefani Booroojian discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Garrett and Stefani are distant Armenian relatives who discuss their Armenian heritage and the history of the Armenian people pre–and–post Armenian Genocide from 1915 through 1921.

From a relationship building standpoint, Stefani also spoke about her 42–year journalistic career at the NBC–affiliate KSEE24 in Fresno, California. She had the honor and privilege of a lifetime when she met and interviewed notable NBC's The Today Show journalist, Jane Pauley, whom Stefani has admired the most in the field of journalism.

Stefani, at one time, worked with two of Garrett's other guests on his podcast – Mike Hill and Wisdom Martin. Stefani, Mike, and Wisdom are all KSEE24 alumni.

During her conversation with Garrett, Stefani shared her experiences on mission trips to Armenia and explained how Armenians are "survivors" for what their people have had to endure for well over a century. Stefani and her husband, Marc Cotta, are proud parents who raised their son and daughter in Fresno. Stefani's married last name is Cotta.

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, and a city rich with its Armenian culture, Fresno is home to a large population of Armenians including one of the most famous Armenians, Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winning William Saroyan (1908 – 1981) – an icon who both Stefani and Garrett have looked to for inspiration as fellow Armenians. Ross Bagdasarian (1919 – 1972) and Kirk Kerkorian (1917 – 2015) were also Fresno natives. Saroyan's cousin, Bagdasarian, created "Alvin and the Chipmunks," and Kerkorian was a multi–billionaire hotelier and philanthropist in Las Vegas, Nevada.

To learn more about Stefani's professional career in broadcast journalism at KSEE24, please read below.

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/author/stefani-booroojian/

"Stefani Booroojian

Stefani Booroojian anchors KSEE24 Local News That Matters at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 6:30pm. Born and raised in Fresno, she received distinguished alumni honors from Fresno City College and Fresno State. She began her career at KSEE24 as a reporter before becoming anchor of the evening newscasts.

Stefani has award-winning experience, having earned four Emmys and a number of Associated Press awards. She has enjoyed more than 40 years at the station and is proud of having participated in BuddyCheck 24 breast cancer-awareness stories and events since 1996. She has travelled to Armenia numerous times to bring back stories of local doctors’ medical missions with The Valley’s Armenia specials. Her education stories promote teachers’ and students’ characters and accomplishments."

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-enterprise/hard-to-say-goodbye-stefani-booroojian-looks-back-on-42-years-with-ksee24/

"‘It’s hard to say goodbye’: Stefani Booroojian looks back on 42 years with KSEE24"


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and Chief Social Impact & Content Officer at Roark Capital; former The Coca-Cola Company and Sprint global marketing and branding executive; former Vice-Chair, President's Council of Cornell Women; Entrepreneur; Author, Allison Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:06
Garrett Boorojian and Allison Hill discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Your Job Won't Love You Backhttps://yourjobwontloveyouback.com/"ALLISON HILLComing August 2026.Career Advice for Job Satisfac…
Garrett Boorojian and Ambassador, Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy who worked for five U.S. Presidents and four U.S. Secretaries of State, Author, Ph.D. from UCLA, Dennis Ross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
Garrett Boorojian and Ambassador Dennis Ross discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE for Near East Policyhttps://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/dennis-ross"Dennis RossWil…
Garrett Boorojian and Founding Partner & Co-CEO of the Care League and Partners, Founder of the Care League, Super Bowl 50 Champion, former NFL Pro-Bowler, TED Talks (TEDx Davenport) alum, former 2x Second-Team All-SEC (2010, 2011), Malik Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:09
Malik Jackson - Founder of the Care League, former NFL Pro-Bowler, and Super Bowl 50 ChampionSource: The Care Leaguehttps://www.thecareleague.org/"A Higher Standard Of Personal SupportThe Care League is a membership mode…
Garrett Boorojian and Director of PR & Media Relations at Nickerson Companies, former NBC10 Boston News Anchor, former Boston 25 News Morning Anchor; Weekend Anchor; General Assignment Reporter; former Fox 13 Tampa Bay Reporter, Shannon Mulaire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
Garrett Boorojian and Shannon Mulaire discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Nickerson Companieshttps://nickersoncos.com/news/celebrating-excellence-shannon-mulaire-honored-as-prnews-top-woman/"June…
Garrett Boorojian and Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Washington Correspondent at The Independent, Columnist at MS NOW, Author of "We're Not Broken," former Assistant Editor at The Washington Post, former Associate Editor at The Hill, Eric Garcia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:23
Garrett Boorojian and Eric Garcia discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: The Independenthttps://www.the-independent.com/author/eric-garcia"Eric GarciaWashington Bureau Chief/Senior Washington Corresp…
Garrett Boorojian and Lt. Col. (Ret.) at U.S. Air Force, former Air Force I & II Pilot, Co–founder + COO of Renala, Co–author of "Living Room Leadership," M.S. in Aviation Aerospace Management at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Geoff Anderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Source: Renalahttps://leadwithfamily.com/about/"Transforming Families. Transforming the Future.Renala is named after the magnificent Baobab trees in Africa because we ask families, What if your family tree became less ab…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder and Executive Chair of We Are All Human, former Special Advisor at the United Nations, former Special Advisor and Chief of Public Advocacy at UNICEF, former Head of PR at the World Economic Forum, Claudia Romo Edelman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:04
Garrett Boorojian and Claudia Romo Edelman discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Bio - Claudia Romo Edelmanhttps://www.claudiaromoedelman.com/pages/bio"CLAUDIA ROMO EDELMANClaudia Romo Edelman is a…
Garrett Boorojian and 12x Olympic Medalist (4x Gold, 4x Silver, and 4x Bronze), Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach at Boston College, 2x The New York Times Best-Selling Author, Appeared on the cover of TIME magazine in 2008, Dara Torres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
Garrett Boorojian and Dara Torres discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Dara Torreshttps://www.daratorres.com/about-dara-torres/"Dara's StoryAbout Dara TorresDara Torres, the most decorated US femal…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder, Vental Strategic Advisory Group / Senior Fellow, Inclusive Governance, Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy / Member, Meridian Global Leadership Council / (Commentator: CNN; MS NOW; NewsNation; CBS News), Rina Shah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:31
Garrett Boorojian and Rina Shah discuss relationship building in a team environment.Rina spoke about her:Family Tree and Career Background"Republican against Trump" stance, and her concerns regarding the future of the Re…
Garrett Boorojian and Host of “Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth” podcast, former USC QB Coach, NYT Best Selling Co–author of "Win Forever" with Pete Carroll, NCAA Football Analyst (NBC Sports; Big Ten Network; PAC–12; FOX; ESPN), Yogi Roth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Garrett Boorojian and Yogi Roth discuss relationship building in a team environment.Garrett's first podcast guest, College Football Hall of Famer, National Champion, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Lou Holtz…