Leadership
YAC Leadership Team
Meet the team behind the Young Aspiring Chanters retreat.
Executive Director / Operations
Andreas Stamatakis
- Overall leadership and operations
- Event logistics and vendor coordination
- Partnerships with parishes and sponsors
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Atalis
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Fundraising oversight
- Nonprofit filings and compliance
Clergy Advisor & Spiritual Director
Fr. Mark Leondis
- Liturgical guidance and spiritual oversight
- Clergy liaison and pastoral care
- Ensuring alignment with Pan-Orthodox tradition
Music Director
Samuel Herron
- Curriculum and repertoire selection
- Instructor and ensemble coordination
- Performance direction during services
Audio / Video Lead
Sophia Pavlatos
- A/V production and recording direction
- Technical vendor coordination
- Ensuring quality for album deliverables
Marketing & Communications
Claire Atalis
- Messaging and outreach to parishes
- Social media and email communications
- Sponsor and community updates