(L-R) Nico Priskos, Christopher Coombs, Nick Larigakis, and Michael Zoumadakis.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President and CEO Nick Larigakis traveled to Salt Lake City to share the work of AHI and give an update on U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus. More than 100 guests attended his October 30 presentation at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
“I am deeply grateful to Nico Priskos for his leadership, generosity, and initiative in organizing this presentation. I also want to thank AHI members Michael Zoumadakis and Christopher Coombs, as well as the Hellenic Cultural Association and its President, Connie Kandas, for their invaluable assistance and support. Their collective efforts brought the community together and provided an excellent opportunity to introduce AHI’s work in Salt Lake City. I sincerely appreciate their friendship and their commitment to advancing the mission of the American Hellenic Institute,” Larigakis said.
The presentation also brought together four Salt Lake City alumni of the AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Program: Nico Priskos, Michael Zoumadakis, Christopher Coombs, and Giorgio Gianoulis. Priskos, Zoumadakis, and Coombs helped organize the visit.
“Seeing our AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Program alumni remain engaged with AHI is especially gratifying,” Larigakis added. “The program gives students a firsthand understanding of U.S. foreign policy and the importance of U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus. It is rewarding to see alumni stay connected to the Institute and continue contributing to its work. They are an important part of AHI’s legacy and future.”
Among those attending were Archimandrite George Nikas, Archon Dr. Demetrios Skedros, Archon George Pappas, Archon Kostas Katsohirakis, Parish Council President George Karahalios, Bill Zoumadakis, Vasili Lyhnakis, Dr. Stavros Drakos, Dr. Anthony Gianoulis, J. Michael Coombs, Hellenic Cultural Association (HCA) Board Member Mike Korologos, and former HCA President Jeannine Timothy.
