The measure of compassion is what we do with it.
A 501(c)(3) family foundation providing humanitarian relief to families in need.
To ease hardship and strengthen dignity, connection, and hope by mobilizing resources and community support for individuals and families facing medical, financial, and personal challenges.
Where we help
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A family giving together
Founded in 2023 by Naomi Toubian and led by the Toubian family, the foundation is one family’s way of turning compassion into action: one project, one family, one act of service at a time.
- Founded
- 2023
- Status
- 501(c)(3)
- Led by
- The Toubian family
Our partners
Organizations we have worked with and supported.
Our work
Projects since 2023. Filter by need, and open any card for details.
Board of Directors
The foundation is led by a family board.
Naomi Toubian
Naomi Toubian founded the Shenassa Toubian Foundation in 2023 to provide meaningful assistance to individuals and families facing hardship. A pre-medical Cognitive Science student at UC Berkeley, Naomi is also an entrepreneur and author of The Village Doctor: Ms. Bear.
Mia Toubian
Mia Toubian is a journalist and human rights researcher whose work focuses on political persecution and international human rights. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard Medical School and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA, and has also studied at Harvard Law School. Her work includes investigative reporting and published commentary in The Hill advocating for persecuted minorities.
Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian
Dr. Mona Shenassa Toubian is a psychologist and psychotherapist with dual undergraduate degrees from UC Berkeley, an MA in Clinical Psychology, an MBA, an LMFT, and a PhD in Psychology, and is an Oxford Scholar. She is the founder of Evolve Therapy Center and creator of Soul Work Evolution™, an approach integrating psychology with spiritual growth.
Michael Toubian
Michael Toubian is a business executive with extensive experience in international business and organizational management. Before serving as CEO of MST International, the family’s Los Angeles-based consulting company, he worked in the FX & Derivatives Legal Group at JP Morgan in London and as an Investment Portfolio Manager at Citigroup Global Markets. His professional background offers a foundation for advancing sustainable philanthropic initiatives.
Sophia Toubian
Sophia Toubian is a Ph.D. candidate in Information Studies at UCLA, where her research examines artificial intelligence, scientific communication, and the public understanding of complex information. As a researcher with UCLA’s AI and Cultural Heritage Lab, she investigates the relationship between emerging technologies and Holocaust memory.
Chloe Toubian
Chloe Toubian is a student leader with an emerging interest in entrepreneurship. At her high school, she leads the Entrepreneurship and Real Estate clubs, developing her experience in business and leadership. She is also a student-athlete and a recipient of the 2025 Nike Volleyball Camp Head Coach Award.
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For each project we aim to share the purpose, budget, timeline, and how contributions are used, with updates on funds raised and help delivered.
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The Village Doctor: Ms. Bear is a children’s book by our founder that invites young readers to draw alongside the story. All proceeds go to the foundation.
Get involved
To volunteer, partner, or sponsor, email shenassatoubianfoundation@gmail.com.