Congratulations to Ms. Eva Boyes of NYU and Ms. Anne Panos of Fairfield University, our well-deserving and inspiring 2021 awardees of the Katerina Navab Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities and the Amalia Colombos Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM respectively.

Our gratitude to our distinguished scholarship sponsors, Dr. Aphrodite Navab and Mrs. Katerina Navab and Mr. Nicholas Colombos and Mrs. Alexandra Colombos for their generosity and support of A.G.A.P.W.’s mission.

Thank you to our distinguished scholarship committee members for their invaluable time and diligence!

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Upcoming Events

May 17th, 7:00pm

Dr. Elisa Konofagou: Therapeutic ultrasound for Alzheimer’s

Please join the Association of Greek American Professional Women (A.G.A.P.W.) and ALLILONnet, as we host the renowned scientist Dr. Elisa Konofagou on a presentation and fireside chat moderated by Dr. Anastasia Romanou.

Elisa Konofagou obtained her degree in chemical physics from Universite de Paris VI in 1992, her Masters in Biomedical Technology from Imperial College in London in 1993 and her PhD in Biomedical Technology from University of Houston, Texas in 1999. From 1999 till 2003 she did her postdoctoral research in the Harvard Medical School where she got a lectureship position. In 2003 she was elected Associate Professor in BioMedical Technology in the School of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics and in the Department of Radiology at Columbia University. She has been appointed Professor in these positions since 2014 and is directing the Laboratory of UltraSound and Elasticity Imaging. Her research focuses in the development of new ultrasound techniques for the elastic imaging and therapeutic applications on diseases such as Altzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She has published more than 230 research papers and has presented in more than 450 international conferences.

Please register to the link below:
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/93606900930?pwd=UzJQRGk2RGF3UkdxVTc0dHdwZnYrQT09
Meeting ID: 936 0690 0930 Passcode: 113391

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Thank you for joining us!
We are looking forward to seeing you!

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OUR GALA HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER IN THE YEAR AS CONDITIONS ALLOW

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The Officers and Directors of
The Association of Greek American Professional Women (A.G.A.P.W.)

Request the Pleasure of Your Company
In Celebration of Women’s History Month and AGAPW’s 10th Year Anniversary!

We are grateful to our A.G.A.P.W. community for 10 years of outstanding leadership and community building!

In the spirit of gratitude we would like to celebrate You! There will be an open mic and You are invited to speak and acknowledge yourself and the women and men who have nurtured and inspired you

AGAPW’s Excellence Tuition Scholarships will be awarded

Musical program curated by Mr. Nektarios Antoniou

Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception

DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED

3 West Club, The Solarium
3 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019

Please RSVP here (you will be redirected to the Eventbrite secure connection)
Requested donation $150

For further information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Ms. Irene Sarri at i.sarry@yahoo.com or 646-479-2993

Thank you for joining us!
We are looking forward to celebrating with you!

A special Thank You to our scholarship committee members:

— “The Katerina Navab” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis
Dr. Maria Kaliambou
Ms. Effie Lekas
Dr. Katherine Schwab
Dr. Liana Theodoratou – Committee Chair

— “The Amalia Colombos” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM Committee:
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Dr. Vassiliki Karantza
Dr. Athena Petropulu
Dr. Anastasia Romanou
Dr. Pannie Trifillis – Committee Chair

A special Thank You to our sponsors:

— Benefactors —
Dr. Olga Alexakos
Mr. Nicholas Colombos and Mrs. Alexandra Colombos
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab
Mrs. Katerina Navab
Dr. Pannie Trifillis

— Supporters —
Aerial Design and Build

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Past Events

Read about the past events organized by AGAPW:

March 22nd, 2021 – 200 Year Commemoration of the Greek Independence
March 8th, 2021 – International Women’s Day Celebration
March 28th, 2019 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
December 19th, 2018 – Traditional Greek Christmas Party
October 25th, 2018 – Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection Discover How to Protect Your Assets and Leave a Family Legacy
October 18th, 2018 – 12th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival
October 12th, 2018 – Exhibition of Artist Aphrodite Désirée Navab
July 24th, 2018 – Painting the Greek Summer
March 27th, 2018 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
February 28th, 2018 – Symposium on “Inspiring Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)”
February 6th, 2018 – Welcome 2018 Networking Reception with Traditional Cutting of the Vasilopita
December 7th, 2017 – Celebrating Community, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy
October 15th, 2017 – 11th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival and After-Film Networking
June 14th, 2017 – Private Tour and Reception of the Onassis Foundation USA
March 29th, 2017 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
January 30th, 2017 – New Year’s Celebration with Agapi Stassinopoulos, AGAPW and ALLILONnet
December 1st, 2016 – Networking and Conversation on Professional Cooperation, Solidarity and Mentorship
November 3rd, 2016 – Symposium on the Current State of Cancer Prevention and Treatment
October 28th, 2016 – The 11th Annual Demetrios Contos Memorial Programin celebration of OXI DAY
October 13-16th, 2016 – Onassis Festival NY 2016: Antigone Now
October 4th, 2016 – 10th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival
July 8-24th, 2016 – Eternity and History: The Cinema of Theo Angelopoulos
June 16th, 2016 – A Theater Party: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
March 8th, 2016 – Women’s History Month and “Greek American Woman of the Year” Award Gala
January 4th, 2016 – A.G.A.P.W. and ALLILONnet’s New Year’s Celebration
December 11th, 2015 – Holiday Benefit Celebration at the Soho studio loft of artists Michael and Niki Kapsalis
October 29th, 2015 – Celebrating the Olympic Spirit with Olympic Gold Medalist Athanasia Tsoumeleka and Marathoner Mary Liarou-Barbaris
October 27th, 2015 – The 10th Annual Demetrios Contos Memorial Program in Celebration of the “OXI DAY – October 28th 1940”
May 26th, 2015 – Mothers to the Community: Greek American Women’s Contribution to Philanthropy, and Civic Education
April 23rd, 2015 – Breaking Bread and Sharing Insights with Trailblazers Dinner Series: Inaugural Dinner with Ambassador Loucas Tsilas
March 12th, 2015 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Gala
February 10th, 2015 – Celebration of the New Year with Vasilopita, Wine and Conversation with Friends. Guest of Honor, Press and Communication Counselor of Greece to the United Nations, Mr. Nikolaos Papaconstantinou
November 5th, 2014 – Conversation with Women Leaders Honoring Judge Harriet Pavles George
May 29th, 2014 – Meet the Author: A Retrospective on Award Winning Author Ioanna Karatzaferi
April 22nd, 2014 – Conversation with Women Leaders featuring Oscar and Golden Globe Award Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis Presented by Film Director Stavroula Toska
March 27th, 2014 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Gala
February 17th, 2014 – Networking Event: Celebrating Friendship and Community at Molyvos Restaurant
February 6th, 2014 – Dr. Katherine A. Schwab Presents: “An Archeologist’s Eye: Drawing the Parthenon Sculptures”
December 4th, 2013 – Inaugural Conversation with Women Leaders Series featuring the Honorable Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York Koula Sophianou
October 17th, 2013 – Symposium: “Domestic Violence, Gender, and Culture: Shining a Light”
June 24th, 2013 – “Welcome the Summer” – Networking Event with Fine Greek Wine Tasting and Appetizers at Loi’s
March 26th, 2013 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Celebration
February 25th, 2013 – Symposium: Trafficking in Human Beings
January 18th, 2013 – New Year’s Celebration with Vasilopita (????????t? – New Year’s pie)
November 29th, 2012 – Capital Link’s 14th Annual Investor Forum – “Building a New Greece”
November 8th, 2012 – An Evening of Networking to Welcome the Thanksgiving Season and Celebrate Friendship and Community
August 26th, 2012 – AGAPW Presents Eleni Daniilidou: “How to Play Tennis Like a Pro!”
June 23rd, 2012 – Summer Evening with Wine, Poetry and Conversation with Friends
May 22nd, 2012 – “Mothers of the Greek Diaspora:” Celebrating with artist and author Thea Halo and her mother Sano Themia Halo
March 28th, 2012 – Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Celebration
February 8th, 2012 – AGAPW Presents: Agapi Stassinopoulos – “Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love”
December 8th, 2011 – Artist Talk: Reception with Greek Artist and Art Educator Natasha Metaxa
November 17th, 2011 – Forum: The Greek Crisis
September 13th, 2011 – Fashion Week Networking Party, Celebrating the Culture and Fashion of Classical Athens: Dr. Katherine Schwab presents her research on the “Caryatid Hairstyles”
August 5th, 2011 – Networking Tour of the High Line Park, Featuring a Presentation of the Public Art Works by Dr. Aphrodite Navab
June 2nd, 2011 – Breakfast at Saks Fifth Avenue with Greek Jewelry Designer Konstantino
May 25th, 2011 – Seminar presentation by Zina Spezakis, CFA, CEO & Founder, Wealth Sprout: Investing Basics, What the Wall Street Does not Want You to Know
May 5th, 2011 – “Mothers of the Greek Diaspora:” Photographic Show and Presentation by Dr. Marina Mkhitaryan at the Greek General Consulate of New York
March 8th, 2011 – Inaugural Women’s History Month and Greek American Woman of the Year Award Celebration
January 19th, 2011 – New Year’s Celebration with Traditional Vasilopita, Poetry and Songs
December 17th, 2010 – Reception and Private Tour of “Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece”, hosted by the Onassis Foundation (USA)
October 26th, 2010 – Symposium: Honoring the Success of Greek American Women in the News Media: An In-Depth Look at Their Contributions to Both Ethnic and National Media and Their Personal Journeys on the Road to Success
September 26th, 2010 – Celebration of Family, Friendship, and Community with an “End of Summer/Welcome to Autumn,” Mediterranean Barbecue/Fundraiser
July 15th, 2010 – Summer Evening of Conversation and Art, Featuring Financier, Dr. Vasilis Katsikiotis and Artist Ms. Maria Garozi
March 17th, 2010 – An Evening with Wine and Poetry with Friends
February 10th, 2010 – An Evening with Wine and Poetry with Friends

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Press Releases

Read the press releases announcing the AGAPW events: