��������

Born in Athens, Loukia “Vana” Lavidas holds a B.A. in Economics from Deree College in Athens and an MBA from La Verne University. She is fluent in English and French. After a long experience in charity foundations and especially after serving for seven years as Secretary General of ELPIDA (Friend’s Association of Children with Cancer), Mrs. Lavidas co-founded the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA Hellas), an Association for the care and welfare of those with neuromuscular disorders in Greece. Since its establishment in 2000, Ms. Lavidas serves as President of the Board. She is also a Trustee member of the American College (ACG) and board member of the Friends of National Art Gallery in Athens.