The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is announcing changes to its staffing infrastructure effective August 18, 2014.

Mr. Paul Gikas, who has been serving as the Metropolis Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries since October 2011, will assume the duties as Director of Development and Communications. His responsibilities will include fundraising and public relations for the Metropolis. Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Loyola University in Chicago, IL and a Master of Divinity Degree from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA. During his tenure, Paul worked diligently to expand the Metropolis Summer Camp and Greek Village Camp programs, which both experienced growth during his tenure.

Ms. Johanna Duterte has been appointed as the Metropolis Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. She has been Summer Camp Administrator and Activities Coordinator for Saint Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp since 2012. She has also served as a GOYA advisor at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, CA. Johanna will oversee the development of youth and young adult ministries in the Metropolis. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from California State University, Long Beach.

We congratulate Paul on his new position and welcome Johanna to the Metropolis staff!