"Always have a plan B," laughs Gassia, as she lists the multitude of responsibilities that await her at Radio Sevan. It's only recently that she has segued from behind the scenes, presenting sections of "Around the Coffee Cup" and "Patient" to the Thursday's presentation of new movies around town.

Gassia has a B.A. in English literature from Lebanese Governmental University, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree. She has also taught at B.K. Garmirian School for two years, and has worked for Zartonk Newspaper.