Archbishop Demetrios: The Second Decade 2009-2019
Leadership 100 is pleased to share with you a video of the official book presentation, Archbishop Demetrios: The Second Decade 2009-2019, which took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City.
Leadership 100 Hosts Farewell Dinner for Metropolitan Apostolos of Derkon, Congratulates Archbishop Elpidophoros on Sixth Anniversary of Enthronement
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hosted a Farewell Dinner for His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of Derkon on Monday, May 12, 2025. The dinner, sponsored by Leadership 100, was held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City and offered the opportunity for members of Leadership 100 to greet the visiting Hierarch.
Mike Manatos Named Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) announced that Mike Manatos will become the organization’s Executive Director, effective May 1, 2025. Manatos is a longtime member of Leadership 100 and serves on its Executive Committee.
George Tsunis Receives Pheidippides Award for Contributions to Greek American Relations and U.S.-Greece Diplomacy
George Tsunis, the distinguished Greek American and former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, was honored with the 30th Annual prestigious Pheidippides Award by Cosmos FM Greek-American radio station in New York on April 9, 2025.
Hellenic American Academy Annual Gala
The Hellenic American Academy held its Annual Gala at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
This year's gala celebrated the universal principles of Hellenism and the significance of Philia.
Philia teaches the value of shared joy, mutual respect and deep connection, principles that have been central to Hellenism and critical for guiding students towards a stronger and more compassionate society.
Greek Independence Day Celebration at WABC Radio: A Tribute to Hellenic Culture
The Greek American community in New York City came together in grand style to celebrate Greek Independence Day at the WABC Radio Headquarters, hosted by philanthropists John and Margo Catsimatidis.
American Hellenic Institute Hosts 51st Annual Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its 51st Annual Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2025.
Young Professionals Meet in New York City
On Saturday, May 10th, 2025, the Leadership 100 Young Professionals Committee proudly hosted their first event of the year in New York City.
Executive Director Job Description
The Executive Committee of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, Inc, a major nonprofit public charitable organization, seeks an Executive Director with overall strategic and operational responsibility for the staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission to advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in America. The ideal candidate should have a track record of fundraising, communication and organizational skills and the ability to interface effectively with the Greek American Community.
Leadership 100 Concludes 34th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida:$5.8 Million in Grants Approved, Executive Director Announces Retirement
The 34th Leadership 100 Annual Conference, which took place on February 20-23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, in Orlando, Florida, concluded with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Church in Maitland, Florida on Sunday, February 23.
In a significant action, the Executive Committee, meeting on Wednesday, February 19, approved $5,798,000 for 32 new and prior year grant recommendations for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and related and affiliated organizations, submitted by the Grant Committee, chaired by Justin Bozonelis. Upon distribution, total grants by Leadership 100 since its founding would reach a historic $83,574,503, according to Demetrios G. Logothetis, Chairman.
Leadership 100 Conference to Convene in Orlando, Florida
The 34th Leadership 100 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, in Orlando, Florida, which will take place February 20-23, 2025.
Colonel Matthew Bogdanos to Address Forum on Thursday, February 20
Colonel Matthew Bogdanos, Chief, Antiquities Trafficking Unit, New York District Attorney’s Office, has served as Assistant District Attorney since 1988. He is an author, boxer, and a retired colonel in the United States Marine Corps.
Harry Psaros, Sr., Executive Neuroscience Specialist Chronic Migraine, Health Coach, and Author, to Address Forum on Friday, February 21
A devoted family man, Harry Psaros has been happily married to his wife Michelle for 24 years and is a proud father of two sons, Costa “Gus” and Maximos “Max.” Originally from the steel town of Weirton, WV, Psaros has called McDonald, PA home for the past two decades. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as minors in physics and philosophy, Psaros has a strong educational foundation.
Alexis Christoforous, ABC News Award-Winning-Journalist, to Address Forum on Saturday, February 22
Alexis Christoforous is a New York-based anchor and correspondent for ABC News. An award-winning-journalist, she focuses primarily on business and consumer news, reporting across the ABC News platform including for Good Morning America, World News Tonight, GMA3, ABC News Live, ABC Radio Network, and over 200 ABC affiliate TV stations nationwide.
Nick Katsoris, Founder, President & Executive Director, The Loukoumi Make a Difference Foundation, to Address Forum on Thursday, February 20
In 2003, New York attorney Nick Katsoris was inspired to write a children’s book about a fluffy little lamb, named after the iconic candy, "Loukoumi", that just wants to make the world a better place.
Eva Konstantakos, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, to Address Opening Breakfast on Thursday, February 20
Eva Konstantakos, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, holds the distinction of being the first woman in the role and was appointed by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros in 2022.
National Leadership 100 Sunday Observed for Sixteenth Year
National Leadership 100 Sunday was celebrated across the nation for the sixteenth consecutive year on Sunday, October 27, 2024, the closest Sunday to the Feast Day of St. Iakovos, in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory.
Save the Date: Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Nameday Gala
The re-established Archbishop’s Nameday Gala, honoring His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, will take place on November 17th at Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York. Now in its second year, the gala will once again raise critical funds for the "Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund," which provides financial assistance to children from across the Archdiocese, enabling them to attend Greek Orthodox summer camps regardless of their financial circumstances.
Peter J. Skeadas Receives 2024 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship
Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, began the evening by informing those in attendance that the Bouras Award Dinner was the traditional kickoff event of Archon Weekend.
Nine Leadership 100 Members Among Twenty-Eight Distinguished Orthodox Christians Invested Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh, presided at the Investiture of twenty-eight new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from throughout the United States, following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City on Sunday, October 20, 2024.