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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.
Stephanie Owens joined the Maids of Athena in October 2017 in Tampa, Florida. Two years later, she helped reactivate the Adelphi #279 chapter in Tallahassee, Florida. She has served one term as Chapter Vice President (2019-2020), followed by two terms as Chapter President (2020-2022), Stephanie then went on the Grand Lodge and has served one term as Grand Treasurer (2022-2023), & one term as Grand Vice President (2023-2024). She helped Adelphi #279 achieve the Breakout Chapter of the Year award for the 2019-2020 year and she received the Worthy Maid of the Year award in 2021-2022. Stephanie was elected as Grand President at the Stateside Convention in Nashville, TN. Stephanie recently graduated from Florida State University with her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science in Criminology with minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Public Administration. Stephanie was born and raised in Greece and relocated to Florida at the age of 14. Stephanie recently moved to Chicago where she is currently employed as an Asset Protection Operations Manager. She loves Maids of Athena because it enables young women to turn their interests into transformative leadership opportunities with the help of lifelong friends while doing philanthropic work. Stephanie is the Grand Lodge Liaison officer to Districts 2, 6, 10, 19, & 25.
Grand President
Stephanie Owens
Grand Vice President
Lia Chrisohou joined the Maids of Athena in November 2014 in Calgary, Alberta. In 2015 she became Chapter Treasurer and held the position for two terms. Following her time as Chapter Treasurer she took on the role of Chapter Vice President for one term, the next year she held the position of Chapter Recording Secretary. In 2021 she took on the role of Chapter Vice president once more before becoming Chapter President in 2022. She was awarded the Presidential Recognition Award at Supreme Convention in 2023. In spring 2023 Lia graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science and International Relations, with a minor in Law and Society. She currently is working for Alberta Health Services as a Volunteer Resource Coordinator. Lia grew up very involved within her Greek community, having taught Greek dance, been an active member within the AHEPA family, and volunteered at many of her communities events. She loves the Maids of Athena because of their values and the friendships she has been able to make on a local and national level. Lia is currently the Grand Lodge Liaison to Districts 1, 3, 5, 11, 23.
Lia Chrisohou
Grand Secretary
Cristina Saavedra-Mamounis joined the Maids of Athena in March 2015 in Montreal, Quebec. She quickly grew very fond of the organization and jumped straight into committees and helped plan a few successful events with her chapter in the first year of joining the organization. She took the initiative of serving as Chapter Vice-President within a year and she served two terms as Chapter Vice President (2016-2017, 2017-2018), as well as two terms as Chapter President (2018-2019, 2019-2020). She then went on to serve on the District #23 Lodge for 4 years from 2020 to 2024 as District Treasurer, District Secretary, District Lieutenant Governor, and District Governor, respectively. She also has a very good connection with her local DOP chapter. In 2023, Cristina received the Maid of the Year award. Cristina graduated with a BA in Sociology with a Minor in Education from Concordia University and is now completing her second bachelor’s in psychology. She currently helps manage her family’s bakery at home. When she isn’t in school or working, Cristina loves to spin. She loves the Maids of Athena because it gives young women leadership opportunities and allows them to grow. It also allows her to stay in touch with her Greek roots and because of all the connections and friendships she has been able to make on a local and national level. Cristina was elected as Grand Secretary and is currently the Grand Lodge Liaision to Districts 7, 8, 21, 22, & 24.
Cristina Saavedra-Mamounis
Grand Treasurer
Falia Pantieras was first initiated in 2015 in her home city’s chapter in Ottawa, Canada (Asteria #212). She quickly grew fond of what the Maids of Athena was about and truly began to see how the Order’s principles and values are embedded within the organization and embraced by its members. Encouraged by this, she first stepped up as Chapter Treasurer, then led as Chapter President for two years. She further extended her involvement by serving one term as District Marshal and one term as District Treasurer for District 23. This is her second year serving on the Grand Lodge, serving as the Grand Treasurer. Falia is currently a medical student at the University of Ottawa. She is currently working as a biochemical researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario investigating the effects of human milk micro-vesicles on premature infants. Falia also plays competitive soccer, teaches piano, and is an outdoors enthusiast who loves to camp and hike. She loves the Maids of Athena not only for its incredible philanthropic efforts and its connection to Greek heritage but also because it embodies a true sisterhood where bonds are formed to last a lifetime. Falia is the liaison to Districts 9, 14, 17, & 26.
Falia Pantieras
Grand Governor
Cassie Leontsinis joined the Maids of Athena in December 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida (Adelphi #279). She served one term as Chapter Secretary (2021-2022) followed by two terms as Chapter President (2022-2024). At the Stateside Convention 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, she was elected as Grand Governor and received the Philanthropic Award for her trip with FSU’s Medical Brigades to Athens, Greece where she had the opportunity to work with, and learn from, doctors supporting the refugee crisis. Cassie recently graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with minors in Chemistry and Child Development. She is now working as a certified medical assistant until she applies to anesthesiologist assistant programs in the near future. Cassie grew up in her Greek community, being involved in the church, Greek dance, Greek school, and attending summer camp at Ionian Village. She loves the Maids of Athena not only for its philanthropic efforts, but also because it has allowed her to stay connected with her Greek heritage, and make lifelong friends that she gets to travel the world with. Cassie is the liaison to Districts 4, 12, 13, 16, & 20.
Cassie Leontsinis
Grand Advisor
I am a 23-year member in The Daughters of Penelope, and have served as a MOA Advisor at both the Chapter and District level. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my extensive experience and passion for mentoring young women to our esteemed organization.
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Throughout my career, I have excelled in advisory roles, serving as a counselor, guide, and confidant. My tenure as a Senior Adjunct Professor at Pierce College and as a Teacher Trainer Analyst at SAIC has honed my ability to establish trusting relationships and provide meaningful guidance. I have consistently demonstrated impartiality and a commitment to empowering young women to fulfill their responsibilities.
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I am dedicated to empowering the Maids of Athena to reach their full potential and instill in them a sense of responsibility and sisterhood. I am truly excited and honored to be working with these wonderful ladies this year.