Despina holds a BA in Hellenic Studies and an MA in Public History from California State University, Sacramento. She has spent 20+ years working in the non-profit sector organizing exhibitions, seminars, special events and programs throughout North America. Additionally, she spent more than a decade working with children teaching traditional Greek dance as well as organizing educational retreats, workshops and other various. Throughout her professional career, as well as personal life, she has been committed to the promotion and preservation of Hellenism.