Hellenic Professional Women Inc. announces new board of directors for 2014 - 2016

The 2014-2016 Board of Directors are:

• Chairman, Maria Frantzis– President, MSF Global Consulting LLC, a risk management and insurance consulting firm
• President, Valia Glytsis– CEO & Founder, Redefining Leadership, specializing in leadership development, coaching , training, and speaking
• 1st Vice President, Eleni Bastas – Director, Co-brand Partnerships, American Express, where she leads the product strategy and partnership management in the JetBlue and Hilton HHonors co-branded credit card portfolios
• 2nd Vice President, Constantina Papageorgiou, Esq. – Attorney, Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP, where she practices Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Planning and Administration
• Corresponding Secretary, Renee Cassis–President and Founder, RC Communications, a marketing and PR consultancy concentrated in the broadcasting and entertainment industries
• Recording Secretary, Elaine Manios– Global Director, Social Media, Bloomberg LP, where she solves business, brand, and communication challenges using the latest platforms and cross-channel marketing strategies
• Treasurer, Jenny Emexezidis –Chief Financial Officer, Queens Medallion Group of Companies
• 2nd Treasurer, Ronnie Kratsios – Business Development Manager, GolfMatch, a mobile social media platform that connects like-minded golfers

The HPW advisory board includes: Dr. Lorraine Chrisomalis-Valasiadis,Yanna Darilis, and Evangeline Douris.

The new Board of Directors and Advisory Board will be introduced to the membership at HPW's 2014 kick-off event on January 27th at Nerai, 55 East 54thStreet, Manhattan.

About Hellenic Professional Women Inc. (HPW)

Hellenic Professional Women Inc. (HPW) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting professional opportunities for Greek-American women and students through networking, mentoring and education.
HPW was founded by insurance executive Maria Frantzis in November of 2007 and incorporated in September of 2009. She envisioned a group that would help women advance their professional goals, build personal relationships, and promote their businesses while developing vibrant mentorship and employment programs. For more information, visit HPW at www.hellenicprofessionalwomen.org.