Michael Sider-Rose grew up in Philadelphia, where he had visions of becoming the next Mike Schmidt even though his little-league slugging percentage never reached triple digits. After college, Michael attended the University of Pittsburgh for a Ph.D. in History. Eight years later he emerged from the library with a completed dissertation on religion and politics in post-WWII America. Keen to link the academy and the community, he then took a position with Chicago Semester, a faith-based, off-campus, experiential learning program. Michael worked there from 2000-2006 and enjoyed it so much that he decided to create a similar venture in Pittsburgh as part of The Pittsburgh Project. He was Director of Pittsburgh Semester from 2007 through 2008. In January of 2009, Michael joined the Coro Center for Civic Leadership in Pittsburgh, where he served for nearly 13 years. For the past 10 years Michael has volunteered extensively with the Neighborhood Resilience Project, where he also serves on the board. In his spare time, Michael enjoys moving (hiking, biking), not moving (reading), and sampling food from around the globe (the perfect balance of moving and not moving). He has the great privilege of being married to Randi Maria and father to Ana, Molli, Chris, Eliza, and Tobiah.
Kyra Limberakis, M.T.S previously served as Director of the CrossRoad Summer Institute and Assistant Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. She received her bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and her Master of Theological Studies from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry where she focused her studies on youth and young adult ministry and the ministry of women in the church. Kyra’s experience in youth work spans 10+ years and includes serving as staff for her metropolis camp, Ionian Village, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, and CrossRoad—all programs that were part of her own faith formation. In addition to working in full time ministry, Kyra has published articles on the topic of young women’s faith formation. The granddaughter of an Orthodox priest, she is committed to the education and ministry of young people for the future of the Church.
Demetra Zouzas came to OVC with over four years of experience as the Girls’ Director at the Metropolis of Boston Camp. The Metropolis of Boston Camp is the very place that instilled a love of serving others in the Church for Demetra. This led to her receiving a graduate certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Leadership from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Before joining OVC and outside of her work in ministry, Demetra worked in Higher Education and College and Career Counseling, having earned her Master of Science in Applied Communications from Fitchburg State University. She enjoys getting to know those in the OVC community, alumni and current cohort members, and she is always eager to learn new ways that OVC has impacted their service to others. Outside of ministry, Demetra is passionate about three things: traveling, hiking, and a good iced coffee.
Our board is comprised of leaders from diverse jurisdictions across the United States.
