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Connect with the Hellenic community at our Career Connections event and explore exciting opportunities together.

Fostering Career Connections for Greek youth within our Hellenic Community

Meet a Greek is dedicated to fostering connections within the Hellenic community through our Career Connections event. Our platform provides a unique opportunity for Greek youth in the DMV area to network with successful professionals, share experiences, and explore career opportunities. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, and our mission is to support Greek youth in their professional journeys. Join us in celebrating our heritage while building a brighter future together at this vibrant event designed for the Hellenic community.

Community professional representation - 2025

American Hellenic Institute

Zac Cotronakis, Executive Director of the American Hellenic Institute. Zac works very closely with the National Hellenic Society, and serves as National Chairman of the National Hellenic Society’s Young Professionals Network, connecting the next generation of Greek-Americans with jobs, internships, and mentors across all professional fields. Cotronakis is a graduate of the George Washington University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and history.

Architecture

Kostas Drakakis, Drakakis Architecture LLC. Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘92), Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘95), and study abroad with the University of Maryland in Rome, Italy.

Engineering

Dr. Tom Stoumbos, Director of Engineering, Northrop Grumman. AIAA Associate Fellow with 25+ years of exceptional Space/Defense programs execution, with technical background in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Simulation, Composites and Computational Dynamics working with high-profile clients such as DoD, NASA, NRL and ARL. Graduate of The University of Manchester, MSc Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, PhD Aerospace Engineering.

Government Affairs

Stavros Savas, Assistant, Policy Implementation, Department of HHS.

Billy Blathras, Legislative Correspondent, US House of Representatives

Legal

Rosemary Filou, Deputy Director and Chief Counsel at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Experienced manager and attorney with extensive systems, market and litigation experience. Graduate of Yale University, BA, History, University of California, Berkley - School of Law.

Banking / Finance

Dora Gougoufkas, Managing Vice President, Head of International Talent Expansion, Capital One Bank. Building technology hubs and hiring thousands of engineers to build the next generation of software and banking experiences.

Peter Pappas, Investment Banking Analyst, B. Riley Securities. Execute large and complex financial transactions such as Mergers & acquisitions or Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for companies with $100 - $500 million in revenue.

IT/Consulting

Joanna Alexis, founder, CEO, Business Technologist at Navstar Inc. Navstar is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), providing software development, systems engineering, data mining, and AI/ML solutions to the federal government directly, and with our teaming partners.
Navstar partnerships include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Leidos, Peraton, CDW, and BAH among others.
Provide support in the following areas:
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT:
DATA MANAGEMENT:
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING:
INFORMATION ASSURANCE / CYBER:

Dean Economou, DOD Branch Director, Cybersecurity.

Small Business Owner

Donald Wills, Donmar Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Fixd24 LLC- Snap Service 24. Built company with honest values providing quality work throughout the DC metro area.

Vangelis Spyridakis, Thesis Painting. Built a painting company specializing in Data Centers, with crews working across many states.

Military/Public Service

LTC Gorgios Zagorianos, United States Army, is a Military Intelligence officer, criminal investigator and Defense Attaché. LTC Zagorianos has served 27 years around the world. He has served in Colombia, the Balkans, Iraq, and Greece. As a defense Attaché, LTC Zagorianos serves at the assistant Army Attache in Nicosia, Cyprus, representing U.S defense interests in the Mediterranean and the near east.

Christos Snear, Synchronization Staff Officer, HQDA G-8 FDG, GC Associates USA, LLC. G-8 is the resourcing and programming department of the Army. Managing the HQDA level funding and equipment data for a portfolio of Army Field Artillery programs (Cannons/Strategic Fires/Missiles/Radars/Targeting/Munitions).

Tony Quebral, US Naval procurement specialist.

Education

Eleni Alexis, Primary school, Special Education Teacher.

Health / Medicine

Dr. Chrys Gaitatzes, MD, PhD. Neonatologist at Holy Cross Health, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Dr. Gus Kohilas, ER attending, Fairfax INOVA hospital, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, UVA School of Medicine, NFL VTML Team Lead, ER response Physician @ FedEx Field, President & co-founder OnERcall LLC, XFL Lead STEP, XFL/UFL ER Physician @ Audi Field.

Dr. Emanuel Skordalakis, Pediatric Dentist, Potomac Falls Pediatric Dentistry. University of Florida

Julia Goussetis, Occupational Therapist, Georgetown Hospital. Undergrad - Millersville University, Master's - Messiah University.

Government /Public Service

Kelly Bletsis, FBI, Supervisory Special Agent

Peter Marketos, Chief Deputy US Marshal, Eastern District of Virginia.

Sales / Marketing

Christina Hyrkas, Account Executive, Salesforce. Undergrad - Maryland Institute College of Art

Kelly Alexis, CEO & Managing Partner, Creative Experience LLC.

Science

Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, PhD, Consultant: Geophysics / Gemology / Environmental Management

Recruiter

Christos Silva, Executive Recruiter. Offering advice and support on resume writing to all GOYA participants.

Values

We are committed to fostering connections within the Hellenic community, promoting career opportunities, and supporting our youth.