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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.
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 events with her chapter in the first year of joining the organization. She took the initiative of serving as Chapter Vice-President within her first year and she served two terms as Chapter Vice President (2016-2018), as well as two terms as Chapter President (2018-2020). 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 served a first term on the Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary (2024-2025) followed by a term as Grand Vice President (2025-2026). She also has a very good connection with her local DOP chapter. In 2023, Cristina received the Maid of the Year award as well as the Sweetheart Award from the SOP. Cristina graduated with a BA in Sociology with a Minor in Education from Concordia University. She works full time managing her family’s bakery at home. When she isn’t traveling 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 because of all the connections and friendships she has been able to make on a local and national level. Cristina was elected as Grand President in Philadelphia and is currently the Grand Lodge Liaison to Districts 25 & 28.
Grand President
Cristina Saavedra-Mamounis
Grand Vice President
Nicole Averinos joined the Maids of Athena in Fall 2021 in Washington, DC. She quickly grew very fond of the organization and jumped straight into committees and helped plan events with her chapter. She took the initiative of serving as Chapter recording secretary within her third year, and she served one term as Chapter Vice President (2024-2025), as well as one term as Chapter President (2025-2026). During her time at the chapter level, she served as a liaison to the D3 AHEPA family committee, started the Muses 22 alumni committee for her chapter, and served on the Maid to Lead scholarship and alumni committee for two years (2024-2026). In addition, she has a very good connection with her DOP host chapter. In 2025, Nicole received the Maid of the Year award as well as her chapter winning the sister city award with the Albany chapter. In addition, in 2026, Muses 22 won the best duo award with their brother chapter SOP Pythagoras. Nicole graduated with a BA in Mathematics with a Minor in Secondary Education and Religious Studies from McDaniel College. Nicole is currently working on her Master's in Curriculum Writing with a specialization in Administration. She works as a high school math teacher. When Nicole is not working, she enjoys going to Greek school, learning Greek dances, traveling, and going on walks. She loves the Maids of Athena because of the connection her family has with the organization and the opportunities the organization provides. Nicole was elected as Grand Vice President in Philadelphia and is currently Grand Lodge Liaison to Districts 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, & 23.
Nicole Averinos
Grand Secretary
Kalliopi Protopapas joined the Maids of Athena in January 2023, through the Diana #3 Chapter in Portland, Oregon upon its reactivation. She jumped right in, serving two terms as Chapter President (2023-2024) and then one term as Chapter Vice President (2024-2025). During that time, she worked to bring her chapter closer together and create a bond with her sisters through the first few years of the chapters reactivation. She also helped her chapter get more involved within their community. Kalliopi was part of the Maids to Lead program for two years. First, she was on the Scholarship and Leadership Committee and then on the Wellness Committee—where she got to attend the conference in Washington, DC and connect with members across the country and grow her leadership skills. She is currently a student at the University of Oregon working toward her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. Outside of school, she’s very involved in her church and serves as Head of her university’s Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Kalliopi loves that the Maids of Athena has helped her grow as a leader, stay connected to her Greek heritage, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. She is the liaison to Districts 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, & 24.
Kalliopi Protopapas
Grand Treasurer
Eleni Merekoulias joined the Maids of Athena in 2020 as a member of Toronto Venus Chapter #13. She served as Chapter Treasurer for three years before being elected Chapter President in 2024. During her presidency, Toronto Venus Chapter #13 was recognized as District 23 Chapter of the Year, while Eleni was honored with both the District 23 Maid of the Year and National Worthy Maid of the Year awards.
During her time as Chapter President and later as District 23 Secretary, Eleni was selected to participate in the Maid to Lead program for two consecutive years. She had the privilege of presenting the work of the Scholarship, Leadership & Alumni, and Marketing & Public Relations committees in Washington, D.C., collaborating with fellow Maids from across North America to develop initiatives that strengthened the organization.
Outside of the Maids of Athena, Eleni works full-time as an Analyst in Credit Management at the Royal Bank of Canada. She is especially grateful to the Maids of Athena for the lifelong friendships, leadership development, and philanthropic opportunities the organization has provided, and she is proud to continue giving back to an organization that has played such an important role in her life.
Following her term as District 23 Secretary, Eleni joined the MOA Grand Lodge, where she currently serves as the liaison to Districts 2, 6, 8, 11, 14, & 26.
Eleni Merekoulias
Grand Governor
Georgia Pyrros joined the Maids of Athena in September of 2020 in Hammond, Indiana (Dionysia 141). She served 2 terms as Recording Secretary, 2021-2023; then she served as Vice President from 2023-2024, and finally Chapter President from 2024-2026. At the Philadelphia Convention in July of 2026, she was elected as Grand Governor and received the Spirit of Sisterhood award. Georgia is currently a student at Indiana University Northwest, where she is pursuing a marketing degree to become a medical device saleswoman. She also works at Franciscan Hospital in Munster, Indiana as a Receptionist. In her free time, she teaches Greek Dance at her home parish, where she danced as a child into young adulthood and loves to spend time with family and friends! Georgia grew up heavily involved in the Greek Orthodox faith, from monthly GOYA meetings and events to Fanari Camp and Jr. Olympics every summer; she cherishes these moments from her upbringing. The Maids of Athena have kept these core values embedded into her life, while also allowing the opportunity to grow in sisterhood and philanthropy! Georgia is the liaison to Districts 1,3,5,10, & 22
Georgia Pyrros
Grand Advisor
