Athena Kalyvas

Athena Kalyvas was born and raised in Portland, Maine and attended Holy Trinity Church where she participated in many ministries.  Currently, she is a member of the Saint Demetrios Church, Weston, Massachusetts serving on the Parish Council and as alternate Choir Organist.

She has been a dedicated Philoptochos member for over thirty years and has held various positions including past Philoptochos President at Saint George Church, Bethesda, Maryland and Saint Demetrios Church, Weston.  Serving on the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Board since 2017, she was appointed as President by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios in September 2019. In 2018, she had the honor to serve on the Clergy Laity Congress Committee in Boston.

Athena is a graduate of Regis College with a BA in Greek and European History.  Professionally, she has worked in the biotech industry for over twenty years supporting senior management. The Greek Orthodox Church is a focal point in her life inspired by the teachings and examples of her beloved parents, Amalia and Elias Kalyvas.