On March 12, 2025, ACS Athens proudly held the 3rd Annual Global Alumni Insights Session—an inspiring event designed to connect the graduating class of 2025 with the ACS Athens Global Alumni community. This gathering provided a unique opportunity for seniors to engage with esteemed alumni, hear their stories, and gain valuable insights as they prepare to graduate from ACS Athens and begin the next phase of their lives.

A diverse group of alumni ranging from the class of 1972 to 2019 shared their journeys, offered guidance, and inspired the next generation of ACS Athens graduates. The event fostered a sense of international community, reinforcing that no matter where life takes us, we all remain part of the ACS Athens family with a network bound by shared experiences and lifelong connections.

From networking and socializing to learning from those who walked this path before them, students embraced this special occasion to reflect, connect, and look ahead to their future with confidence.

We’d like to give a special thanks to our esteemed alumni guests:

• George Sachinis: Director of Strategy and Innovation EYDAP./  Company Manager & Theatre Director at UrbanDig Project Non-Profit, Class of 1993
• Pandora Bethea:  Author/Poet/ retired high school English Literature and Language teacher in the San Francisco Bay area, Class of 1972
• Dr. Aristotle Panayiotopoulos, Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at Athens Medical Center, Class of 1998
• Katerina Lyrintzis, Chief Operations Officer at QMS Maritime Training Center, Shipping Industry, Class of 1996
• Joanne Massios, Entrepreneur, Managing Director of Ichor Fitness, Class of 1979
• Margarita Paschalis, F& B Consultant, Entrepreneur, Class of 1993
• Rafat Faris, CEO of Fenchurch Faris Ltd (Insurance Brokerage Company), Class of 1993
• Marina Kokkinou: Interim CEO of Indigo Volunteers, Class of 2015
• Vivien Zotalis, Artists, sparking emotions, class of 1994

We’d also like to say thank you to the additional members of the ACS Athens alumni community who came to share their experiences:

• Vivien Panagou - Entrepreneur class of 1993
• Allison Simpson - Criminal Lawyer and Integrated Health Science Entrepreneur
• Jenna Zafiropoulos - Entrepreneur, Founding Partner of Ichor Fitness, Class of 2009
• Malouhos Apostolos - University student class of 2019
• Special Guest of the Entrepreneurs Group - Felix Geyr Founding Partner @ Dexos Growth Partners

During the event, we took time to highlight the many ways ACS Athens Global helps alumni stay connected. Two seniors from the Class of 2025, Alexander Kocahan and Evan Paneras, introduced the ACS Athens Global Alumni Website and the Entrepreneurs Group, showcasing the various initiatives available for alumni engagement.

The Entrepreneurs Group, led by Dr. Peter Papageorgiou, Class of 1993 aims to create a strong network of ACS Athens alumni with a shared passion for innovation and business. The group fosters mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among alumni entrepreneurs.

Special Thanks to our faculty and student ambassadors:

A Few Comments From the Event …..

‘ACS Athens teaches you what the world can look like outside the walls of the school’

Katerina Lyrintzis, Chief Operations Officer at QMS Maritime Training Center, Shipping Industry, Class of 1996

‘Freedom, democracy and rock n’ roll; 

Pandora Bethea, Author/Poet/ retired high school English Literature and Language teacher in the San Francisco Bay area, Class of 1972

‘ACS Athens is a family affair’

Dr. Aristotle Panayiotopoulos, Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at Athens Medical Center, Class of 1998

‘Artist and engineer - you can be both through your education at ACS Athens’

George Sachinis, Director of Strategy and Innovation EYDAP./  Company Manager & Theatre Director at UrbanDig Project Non-Profit, Class of 1993 

‘Different experiences at ACS Athens contribute to your success’ 

Joanne Massios, Entrepreneur, Managing Director of Ichor Fitness, Class of 1979

‘Keep an open mind and even the bad becomes the good’ 

Margarita Paschalis, F& B Consultant, Entrepreneur, Class of 1993

‘Confidence to be ok not knowing’

‘Don’t choose a university from brochure photos!’ 

‘Don’t choose a suitcase university’ 

Rafat Faris, CEO of Fenchurch Faris Ltd (Insurance Brokerage Company), Class of 1993

‘ACS Athens is a privilege - An incredible opportunity to utilize’ 

Marina Kokkinou, Interim CEO of Indigo Volunteers, Class of 2015

‘ACS Athens students, you are the future!’ 

Vivian Zotalis, Artist, Class of 1994 

Class of 2025

"The Alumni Insight event was a great way for the ACS community of all generations to bond and stay connected, aligning experiences with the goals of the future generation"

‘They care about the school.’

‘We are truly a community.’

“ACS Athens connects us with hundreds maybe even thousands around the world”

“It was a cool experience.”

“ACS Athens provided the speakers with the tools to make their own choices, believe in themselves, and not be afraid of making mistakes.”