Admin Team - Ionian Village
2025 Admin Team
Demetrios Buck
Program Director
Demetrios Buck
Program Director
Biography
Demetrios is a born and raised Michigander, where he currently lives with his wife, Photini, and their two children. Now a teacher, and former Youth Director at Holy Trinity Dallas, Demetrios is coming into camp this summer with years of youth ministry and camping experience. He is ecstatic for this summer at IV!
Juliana Leondis
Wellness Director
Juliana Leondis
Wellness Director
Biography
Our Wellness Director, Juliana Leondis is an IV Staff Alum, returning with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings her knowledge and expertise to support both our campers and staff. Juliana has been working as a therapist at a middle and high school, gaining valuable insight into this age group's unique challenges and needs. In addition to being a supportive presence for our campers, she deeply understands the experiences of staff members and is eager to connect with each one of you throughout the summer.
Favorite Quote
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." - Audrey Hepburn
Katerina Katsikas
Program Coordinator
Katerina Katsikas
Program Coordinator
Biography
Katerina Katsikis was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. She’s an 8th-grade educator and has been teaching for five years! When she’s not getting roasted by 8th graders, you’ll find her hopping on a plane, chasing silly adventures with her best friends - whom, conveniently, she met at Ionian Village. Kat first came to IV as a camper in 2015, returned as a counselor in 2022, and is beyond excited to be back this summer! She cannot wait to meet you at the chapel for the best summer of your life!
Favorite Quote
“Okay. Plan A: Don’t mess up. Plan B: don’t mess up, but faster!" - Anxiety, Inside Out 2
Niko Paris
Travel Coordinator
Niko Paris
Travel Coordinator
Biography
All the way From Portland Oregon, Niko Paris is excited to be back at Ionian Village and on staff for his second time. Taking on a new role as travel coordinator he is excited to see IV in a new light and help facilitate all the amazing travel days that are in store for the campers this summer.
Favorite Quote
“It is very fitting for us to cast nets so that an abundant multitude is caught for God” - St. Patrick of Ireland
Presvytera Kathy Michalatos
Travel Director
Presvytera Kathy Michalatos
Travel Director
Biography
Pres. Kathy is a born and raised New Yorker where she currently lives with her husband, Father Sotirios, and two children (and adores their Annunciation NYC parish). By day she is a school counselor, and on weekends she dabbles in event planning. A former Ionian Village and Camp Saint Paul staff member, Kathy is no stranger to the beauty of camping ministry. With family roots in Thasos, Karpenisi and Kefalonia, summers in Greece have always been a staple to stay in touch with her heritage. Kathy can’t wait to share pagotinia with YOU at camp this summer!