About Us
We Strive to Serve Boldly, Live Faithfully, and Love Relentlessly.
Our Story
Welcome to CrossRoad Institute! What began in 2004 as a transformative summer program for high school juniors and seniors has now grown into a whole ecosystem of educational offerings. Our programs are rooted in the rich theological and spiritual tradition of Orthodox Christianity, and we are dedicated to helping young people deepen their understanding of their Orthodox Christian identity.
At CrossRoad, we believe that by engaging in rigorous academic learning, authentic community, traditional spiritual practices, and vocational exploration, young people can develop the tools they need to make meaningful life decisions and serve as responsible and engaged members of their communities. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that encourages participants to ask challenging questions and explore their faith amidst an energized cohort of peer learners. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and growth, as we work together to become more faithful and compassionate servant leaders for both our Orthodox Christian parishes and the world.
Our Team
The people who serve through CrossRoad are a diverse and dedicated group who love creating spaces for youth and young adults to have an increasing sense of life clarity, calling to deeper purpose, and (re)awakening to the steady joy of a life lived for God and neighbor.
Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides
Executive Director
Lauren Barnes
Program Administrator
Jennifer Harding
Director of Learning Initiatives
Michael Lumbard
CrossRoad Summer Director
Stephanie Petrogeorge
Telos Project Director
Louis Stamoulis
Relationship Manager
Jenny Haddad Mosher
Research & Educational Design Director
Bryce Falkowski
Telos Center Manager
Ruth Kaiser De Backer
Communications Director
Jason Oneida
Mission & Community Lead
Anna Savvides
Development and Administrative Assistant
Eve Tibbs
CrossRoad Fellows Director
Sarah Lumbard
CrossRoad Institute Administrator
Yianni Hahalis
Alumni Relations Manager
Ana Legaspi Kashner
Lead CrossRoad Summer Director
Peggy Polydoros
Telos Project Administrator
Ralph Shepherd
Community Coordinator & Special Projects
501(c)(3)-Compliant
As a nonprofit school, CrossRoad Institute is dedicated to providing high-quality Orthodox Christian education to students from all walks of life, regardless of their financial situation. Our goal is to make this education accessible to more people, and we work tirelessly to ensure that this is possible.
