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Eunice Buhler is a founding member of the THI New Leaders. She has been involved with THI for over 8 years and puts her heart into our Hellenic community. Professionally, she works at the intersection of law and tech: she serves as General Counsel for G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software review platform. Eunice began her career at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis, working on M&A transactions for private equity firms. Eunice earner her J.D. at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and her M.A. and B.A. from Stanford University. She is a proud born and bread Chicagoan.

Konstantina Choros has a Master's Degree In European Politics and Policy from NYU. Her Bachelors of Arts is in Classical Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has worked as a researcher in national and international economics. Her real passion is being in business for herself. She has owned a bakery and currently works as a Real Estate Broker. She has traveled extensively, even summiting Kilimanjaro. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering for causes close to her heart and is excited about working with THI.

Marissa Eliades went to the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree, and the University of Miami for law school. She is Senior Privacy Counsel for the Americas at CBRE specializing in employee and business to business data privacy. Marissa uses her 7 years experience to advise on the use of personal information. Prior to CBRE, Marissa worked at American Express, where she focused on consumer privacy.

Marissa lives in Williamsburg on the water and was born and raised in Roslyn, New York. Marissa 's family is originally from Chios, Karpenisi, and Ioaninna. She is extremely close with her parents, her younger sister, and herextended family.

In her free time Marissa enjoys staying active, cooking, reading, advocating for the special needs community, fundraising for cancer research, and traveling the world, especially to Greece where she visits different islands, and enjoys staying connected to her faith, the greek heritage, and the greek people.

Kalliope Filax is an accomplished legal professional and the founder of Greek Legal Consulting LLC, a consulting agency specializing in a variety of Greek legal matters. With a strong educational background, she graduated from the prestigious Aristotle University of Law in Thessaloniki, Greece, and is a member of the esteemed Piraeus Bar Association.

Kalliope's passion lies in building bridges between the United States and Greece. She provides invaluable guidance and support to individuals and businesses seeking assistance with Greek legal matters. With a deep understanding of Greek law, she offers expert counsel on various areas, including but not limited to: obtaining Greek citizenship, navigating real estate law, and handling inheritances.

Prior to starting Greek Legal Consulting LLC, Kalliope was an executive and legal assistant at the Consulate General of Greece in New York. At this position, she had the opportunity to engage with numerous Greek-American organizations that ultimately strengthened the connections between the two communities. She actively contributed to the organization and coordination of multiple events. Consequently, this fostered a sense of community and helped individuals connect with their Greek roots.

Kalliope comes from the picturesque island of Karpathos. She loves reading, traveling and snorkeling. Currently she resides in New Jersey with her husband Dr. Demetrios Panagiotou and their 2-year old daughter Eleni.

Konstantinos Flogaitis is a trainee solicitor at the London office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. He is a licensed attorney in New York, and will qualify as an England & Wales solicitor at the end of his traineeship in September 2024.
Konstantinos holds a B.A. in law from the University of Cambridge (2018), and an LL.M. (with Distinction) from Georgetown University Law Center (2019). Before starting his full-time position at Gibson Dunn, he undertook various legal internships in London and Los Angeles.

Konstantinos was born and raised in Athens, Greece and is a dual Greek / American citizen.

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My name is Kelly and I am proud to serve on THI's Executive Committee. I love connecting with fellow Greeks and have helped host New Leaders events from Philly to Miami. I am currently a J.D./M.B.A. candidate at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. I discovered my passion for litigation after interning in the Delaware Superior Court where I observed both criminal and civil trials. I am now working at a corporate litigation firm, and in the fall I will intern in the Delaware Department of Justice's Criminal Division.

When I am not studying or celebrating my heritage, you can find me on the mic teaching fitness classes at Pure Barre or spinning The Killers records! 🙂 My clients say my superpower is building genuine connections with others. I can't wait to build more #OliMazi!

Zachary Lountzis is a Vice President at Lountzis Asset Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser that operates as a multi-family office serving families, business-owners, and high-net worth individuals with fully customized portfolios. He previously spent nine years on Wall Street as an investment banker and equity research analyst at Barclays, Credit Suisse, and Jefferies. Zachary is a proud member of the National Hellenic Society, where he was privileged to be selected to the organization’s inaugural Heritage Greece Program in 2010. He serves as a PAL Champions Board Member for the Police Athletic League, which together with the NYPD has supported and inspired underprivileged NYC youths to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society since 1914. He also serves as a New Leader for The Hellenic Initiative and is a member of the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) and a brother of AHEPA’s NYC chapter.

Stephanie Sakellaris is a first-generation Greek-American with a BS in Management. Her training in finance and accounting enable her ability to toggle between big picture goals and the details of projects and day-to-day operations of a small business. As a self-employed real estate investor, Stephanie is making waves with her sister and partner, Areti Sakellaris, in Boston’s high-barrier-to-entry Back Bay and South End neighborhoods. She learned the ropes working with her father and is passionate about continuing to develop and realize her real estate goals.

Known for her creativity and idea generation, Stephanie is always looking for ways to add value and sees her contributions to THI in service of making long-lasting positive change for Greece. In this hectic world that we live in, she finds traveling to Greece a way to recharge, recenter, and gain inspiration.

Stephanie is deeply appreciative of the blessing philanthropy affords her and her ability to be involved with meaningful causes on a daily basis. She also values honoring her loved ones and enlivening traditions. It is with great pleasure that she joins the THI community and its purpose-driven mission for the future of Greece.

Areti Sakellaris is a first-generation Greek-American with close ties to her roots. Her love of history, language, and fashion and textiles is indebted to growing up in a multigenerational home. Early on Areti learned the importance of philanthropy, stewardship, and community engagement.

Areti is a self-employed real estate investor working in Boston, MA with her sister and partner, Stephanie Sakellaris. She combined her passions with her educational background to renovate historic properties into spaces of beauty and belonging. Areti holds a BA in History, English, and Italian from Connecticut College; and a MA in English - Rhetoric and Composition from Northeastern University.

Areti is an active supporter of the Mass General Cancer Center; the Connecticut College alumni community; and youth literacy non-profit 826Boston. Areti is proud to support THI and to serve on its New Leaders Executive Board.

MBA, MA, Alumnus of the College of Europe, Financial Controller, Founder of My School language school.

I was born and raised in Athens, Greece and moved to London for my undergraduate degree in law. I completed internships in Belgium (DG Competition, European Commission) and Italy (BonelliErede, Milan) before starting my career as a qualified lawyer in London (Slaughter and May). In 2021, I moved to the US to do my master of law (LLM) at Columbia Law School and have been working as a capital markets lawyer at Latham & Watkins New York office since September 2022.

George grew up in Glenview, a suburb north of Chicago, and is the oldest of three siblings. He attended the University of Virginia and studied Economics, Real Estate and Spanish. Today, George lives in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago with his beautiful wife, Maria-Elena and works at Blue Vista Capital Management, a real estate private equity company where he serves as Vice President of Acquisitions. George's family has roots in Methoni, the Tripoli area, and Kalymnos. George finds his happiness in family, friends and food; he also enjoys traveling, cooking, the outdoors, sports (paddle tennis and golf are current favorites), and wellness.

Dr. Denny Vildiridis, a Greek national fluent in English, Greek, and German, has a distinguished career in education, museology, and cultural development/strategy. She holds a PhD in Education and Museology from the University of Oxford, an M.Res in European Culture from UCL, and a BA in Modern History from Royal Holloway University London. She is also an accredited G.I.A gemmologist and jewellery designer. Her work experience spans across various cultural institutions in Greece, including the National Theater of Northern Greece where she served as the Head of Strategy and International Development, and the Museum of Children and Toys where she holds multiple roles including Board VP and Development VP. She spearheaded the construction and operational phases of the museum, which houses Europe's largest and most significant collection of toys (the Marianna Vildiridis Collection), and was instrumental in securing substantial funding for the project.

Additionally, Dr. Vildiridis has a background in the luxury industry, having worked at Sotheby’s and Bvlgari, and runs her own jewellery business in Greece. She has also been involved in various boards and committees, such as the National Orchestra of Athens, When We Band Together, and the Thessaloniki Organising Committee for Women Act, further demonstrating her commitment to cultural and societal development. Her broad experience in strategic planning, international development, and fundraising, combined with her academic expertise and passion for cultural heritage, make The Hellenic Initiative a natural fit and passion for her.

Ioannis Wallingford is a former military officer turned management consultant specializing in technical due diligence. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, focusing on nuclear power. After graduation, he became a platoon leader (engineering manager) in the 82nd Airborne Division. As part of the Hurricane Maria/Irma relief effort, Ioannis served as a deputy commander for a portion of the recovery effort. He then became a product manager for a geospatial program supporting theater and special operations units. After his military service, Ioannis completed a Tech MBA from NYU-Stern before joining the corporate world. He enjoys obstacle races, lifting, disc golf, and brewing beer in his spare time.

Lia Wrenn is based out of Chicago, IL and thrilled to be part of the THI executive committee! Most recently, she helped organize the launch of THI Chicago. She currently works as an assistant professor at Rush Medical College and practices as an Obstetrician Gynecologist at Rush University Medical Center. She is passionate about women’s health and providing access to healthcare for underserved populations. Greece has played a pivotal role in shaping her as a person, as she looks forward to being able to give back to the country through THI. Outside of work, she is a mom and loves to travel with her family, especially to Greece.

Harris Xanthos is an Executive Director and Project Leader overseeing the development of new medicines at PMV Pharma, a precision oncology focused biotechnology company. Prior to PMV, Harris held roles at Celgene and Bristol Myers Squibb leading global drug development teams which resulted in the approval of novel therapies for patients with different cancers across the world.

A registered pharmacist, Harris obtained his PharmD degree from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and his MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Harris was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, and currently lives in New Jersey with his wife Connie and two children, Marino and Penelope. He looks forward to actively contributing to the THI mission as a member of the New Leaders Executive Committee.