Board

Hellenic Cultural Sociey of Bristol - Methexis is managed by a board, which consists of Charity Trustees. Each board member follows the Code of Conduct.

Following a  process carried out during the Annual General Meeting that was held on 08/11/2023, the current Board of Trustees consists of :


Maria Sifnaiou,
Chair

"Maria grew up in Drapetsona, Greece. She is a spatial planning  & development engineer specialised in geographic information systems. She moved to the UK in 2020 to pursue her career and has been living in Bristol since 2021. Her involvement in HCS "Methexis" was prompted by the desire to preserve Greek traditions, ensuring they endure through generations and geographic borders. Maria aspires to create a supportive community with a sense of family until HCS "Methexis" becomes a reference point in Bristol by promoting understanding and appreciation among diverse communities."

Anagnostis Samanis,
Head Treasurer & Vice-Chair 

"Anagnostis is mechanical & controls engineer specialised in mechanical design and automation. He was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He lives in Bristol, UK and since August 2016 he has worked in various industrial sectors. In the last 3 years he has been involving into a PhD research project in University of Bristol related to automation in composite materials. The decision to get involved  into the HCS "Methexis" is related to his desire to promote Greek culture and traditional habits in Bristol area and contribute to social bonding not only between Greek people but also to people coming from other cultural societies who are willing to meet Greek tradition"

Gavriela Maria Matziri,
Secretary

"Gavriela was born in Thessaloniki and grew up in Kavala. She is a Pastoral and Social Theology Professor and has 2 children. She relocated to Bristol with her family and has multiple years of experience in Social Care and Health. She is now working in the maternity ward of North Bristol Trust. Joining HCS "Methexis" wants to promote our cultural diversity and values and create opportunities for everyone to experience the culture, participate in educational programs and develop their creative abilities."

Ioannis Panes,
Assistant Treasurer

"Ioannis works as a vehicle technician. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and later moved to Kastoria, Greece at a young age. In 2012, Ioannis relocated to the UK,  due to the economic challenges prevailing in Greece at the time. Since then, he has settled in Bristol, and made it his home. His love for his home country and the desire to share Greek culture to others led him to join HCS "Methexis". He aims to encourage the creation of a community that offers companionship and networking opportunities. Ioannis is also a proud father to a  daughter "

Anastasia Miltsakaki,
Member

"Anastasia is a First Aid Trainer at British Red Cross. She was born in Kavala, Greece. She relocated to UK in 2021 and she’s been living in Bristol, UK since then. She started her career as a Greek Traditional Dancing Instructor at October 2021, drawing upon her 21 years of experience. Helping others is one of her core life values."