Grand Lodge - Leadership Profiles
The Maids of Athena Grand Lodge is made up of five exemplary members from across the continent. The Grand Lodge is led by the Grand President, who is the highest ranking member of the MOA. Her lodge consists of the Grand Vice President, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Governor. The Grand Advisor to the Maids of Athena is a member of the Daughters of Penelope Grand Lodge elected based on her desire to help the Junior Auxiliary Order. Grand Lodge positions are elected annually at the AHEPA Supreme Convention.
Tatiana Tsaprailis
Grand President
Tatiana Tsaprailis has been a member of the Maids of Athena (Cassandra-Hera #185) in Calgary, Alberta since 2008. In her ten years in the Maids of Athena she has served two terms as Chapter Treasurer, two terms as Chapter President, two terms as Grand Treasurer, one term as Grand Vice President, and is currently serving as Grand President. Aside from the Maids of Athena, Tatiana is a graduate from the University of Calgary, with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science, and currently works as a Commodities Risk Analyst, where she focuses on supply chains and sustainability issues associated with various commodities. In her free time, Tatiana likes to read, watch hockey (GO FLAMES GO), spend time with her friends and family, and, of course, travel. Tatiana loves being a member of the Maids of Athena because the organization has given her countless opportunities to grow as an individual and a leader. Moreover, the Maids of Athena has allowed her to foster lifelong relationships with members of the AHEPA Family throughout North America. Tatiana is currently the Grand Lodge liaison officer to Districts, 20, 21, 22, 25, and 26.
Theodora Ronstadt
Grand Vice President
Theodora Ronstadt was first initiated into the Maids of Athena (JACMA #40) in Chicago, Illinois in 2015. After serving for two years as chapter president for JACMA 40, she was award Maid of the Year by the Grand Lodge of the Maids of Athena. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Dominican University majoring in Computer Science and is currently working on a graduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University. She is also currently working as a Software Engineer for Ace Hardware Corporate. Her hobbies include traveling, crafting, being a foodie and trying new things. Theodora loves the Maids of Athena because of all the relationships that she made and skills she has learned. She joined the Maids to help communities and make them better. She is extremely excited to be serving as Grand Vice President and hopes to help organization grow. Theodora is currently the Grand Lodge liaison officer to Districts 11, 16, 17, 23, and 24.
Maria Ana Pantelous
Grand Secretary
Maria Ana Pantelous reactivated the dormant chapter, Demetra #33 of Cherry Hill NJ, in late 2015. Taking a serious interest of this organization, she stepped up to lead the chapter as a two term Chapter President. As she passed on the reigns to the next Chapter President, she looked into other communities where chapters could be reactivated. She put District #5 back on the map with 3 reactivated chapters. Currently she is in her fourth year at Rutgers University studying Health Sciences. Maria Ana enjoys soccer, basketball, watching football (#FlyEaglesFly), travel, photography, and being with her family and friends. She loves the Maids of Athena because it unites the Greeks across the country and world through a common mission and sisterhood. The friendship she has gained around the country are very cherished by her. She awaits the new friends and relationships she will make while serving on the Grand Lodge. Maria Ana is looking forward to grow and succeed in her first time position on the Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary. Maria Ana is liaison to Districts 1,3,4, and 5.
Michél-Gabriélle Legato
Grand Treasurer
Michél-Gabriélle Legato has been a member of the Maids of Athena (Sophia #48) in Albany, NY since 2007. She is also a dual member in the Daughters of Penelope (Alope #158). She has served as Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Corresponding and Recording Secretary, and Chapter President. Michél graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Individual Studies and went on to receive a certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University. Over the last 6 years she's interned and worked seasonally for the Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts. She now works at a Career college (Mildred Elley) and Seafood restaurant (Reel Seafood Co.) as a Digital Communications Coordinator. Michél loves reading, writing, traveling, event planning, and volunteering in her Greek community. She loves being a part of the Maids of Athena because of the opportunities she’s had to stay connected to her Greek heritage, establish life-long friendships, and learn invaluable lessons. This is her first year serving on the Grand Lodge as Grand Treasurer. Michél is currently the Grand Lodge liaison to Districts 2, 6, 7, 8, & 9.
Kyra Vidas
Grand Governor
Kyra Vidas has been a member of the Maids of Athena (JACMA #40) in Chicago, Illinois since 2014. She was initiated into the Order at our New Orleans National Convention. From this, she went on to help reactivate the JACMA #40 Maids Chapter and also served two terms as Chapter President. This is her second year on our Grand Lodge where she served as our Grand Treasurer, and now is currently serving as our Grand Governor. She graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois in May 2018 where she double majored in Business and Communication and received a minor in Classical Studies after spending a semester studying in Greece in the Spring of 2016. Kyra was apart of her College's Varsity Handball and Club Rugby Teams. She currently works as the Director of Operations' Assistant for the WNBA Chicago Sky Basketball Team. Kyra loves traveling, sports, Greece, and her family and friends. She loves the Maids of Athena because of all the wonderful friendships she has made from all over the United States. It is a very close-knit community, which allows you to build life-long relationships. It is unique to be a part of an Order that gives back to the community, but also creates a community within itself. Kyra loves the Maids of Athena because it allowed her to create connections all over the world that she can cherish and always have as well as promote and keep our Greek heritage alive. Kyra is currently the Grand Lodge liaison to Districts 10, 12, 13, and 14.
Charrie Regopoulos
Grand Advisor
Dear Maids of Athena,
I am your returning Grand Maids of Athena Advisor for the Daughters of Penelope. I am honored and inspired to work another year with the Grand Maids of Athena Lodge and all our youth. I enthusiastically support Supreme President George, and Grand President Demi, MOAGP Tatiana and SOPSP Greg and am proud to represent our order as advisor while promoting our youth. I look forward to activating new Maids chapters and working with the entire Ahepa Family.
I am a native Hoosier, born in Indianapolis, IN and was initiated into the Maids with my two sisters by my mother who was President many years ago. My parents were diehard Daughters and Ahepans. My father lived his passion of creating and facilitating affordable housing for the elderly, known as Ahepa Housing and opened several projects before his death.
My husband, Nick and I met at the Toledo District Convention the year he became District #11Governor. We married two years later and now share six wonderful children and four grandchildren.
I love what the Ahepa Family stands for and am thrilled to be a part of a fabulous Grand Lodge.
Respectfully In Theta Pi,
Charrie Regopoulos
Grand Advisor Maids of Athena
Daughters of Penelope
Past Grand Presidents
1954-1956 Becky Angelos, Texas
1956-1958 Mary Snyder, New Jersey
1958-1959 Joan Pompos, Pennsylvania
1959-1960 Denise Tomaras, Florida
1960-1961 Despina Belides, Connecticut
1961-1962 Kathy Morakis, Massachusetts
1962-1963 Kathy Yeotis, Michigan
1963-1964 Faith Prassas, New Jersey
1964-1965 Kathy Halkias, Indiana
1965-1966 Cleo Notorides, New Jersey
1966-1967 Pauline Stavrakas, Illinois
1967-1968 Connie Contos, Michigan
1968-1969 Aliki Liaskas, British Columbia
1969-1970 Kathy Venturatos, Louisiana
1970-1971 Martina Harris, New Jersey
1971-1972 Katherine Triantafilou, Michigan
1972-1973 Christina Tzavellas, Louisiana
1973-1974 Catherine Chiros, Arizona
1974-1975 Katherine Stathos, Illinois
1975-1976 Teri Lee Velis, California
1976-1977 Barbara Stavis, Louisiana
1977-1978 Koula Korson, Maryland
1978-1979 Pam Stamm, Florida
1979-1980 Kathryn Karras, Pennsylvania
1980-1981 Joanna Svingos, West Virginia
1981-1982 Sandy Tarabicos, Delaware
1982-1983 Daphne Papamichael, Virgina
1983-1984 Kukla Andros, Florida
1984-1985 Maria Kyres, Indiana
1985-1986 Mary Varvanis, Canada
1986-1987 Georgiean Tarabicos, Delaware
1987-1988 Kathy Kallas, Indiana
1988-1989 Kim Stathis, Michigan
1989-1990 Faye Kallas, Indiana
1990-1991 Faye Theos, Florida
1991-1992 Pamela Spyrs, California
1992-1994 Christine Lolis, New York
1994-1995 Chrysi Pazeotopoulos, Oregon
1995-1996 Petroula Zaparegos, Florida
1996-1997 Sia Makris, Eastern Canada
1997-1998 Anna Kola, New York
1998-1999 Laura Kartasis, New York
1999-2000 Niki Spiridakos, Florida
2000-2001 Karen Polyzos, California
2001-2003 Katherine Papadimitriou, Georgia
2003-2005 Alana 'Beba' Gavrilis, Virginia
2005-2006 Maria Mastrokyriakos, California
2006-2007 Maria Panayotou, New York
2007-2009 Stephanie Maniatis, Maryland
2009-2010 Sia Zois, Ohio
2010-2011 Kiki Amanatidis, Arizona
2011-2012 Marianthe Kolokithas, South Carolina
2012-2014 Angela Armstrong, Arizona
2014-2016 Deanna Socaris, New York
2016-2017 Tria Charnas, Ohio
2017-2018 Sophia Shakolas, California