our vision
Partnering with servant leaders to bring health to the communities we serve.
our mission
The Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative strives to foster servant leadership with clergy and laity of all jurisdictions working together locally, nationally, and internationally.
our values
Repentance
Obedience
Humility
Generosity
Service
Virtue
Obedience
Humility
Generosity
Service
Virtue
our beginnings
Charles Ajalat, philanthropist and founder of multiple Orthodox non-profits, initiated through the Orthodox Vision Foundation the first National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference in 2017 held at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. There a vision was cast for nurturing leadership among Orthodox clergy and laity across all jurisdictions. By 2018, the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and by 2019, an Executive Director was secured. The annual Orthodox Leadership Conference now reaches an international audience and its primary programs support personal, team, and parish servant leadership development through intentional coaching and mentoring relationships.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Representative of many jurisdictions and vocational backgrounds, the Board of Directors and Advisory Board is committed to supporting leadership development in service to God and neighbor. We affirm what our youngest board member states below, "Just as Orthodoxy takes practice and work, cultivating and inspiring leadership in the Church should be an ongoing exercise."
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dean harbry, PCCBoard Chair
Dean Harbry, PCC, serves as President & Chief Operating Officer for Brightworth. Dean has a long history of work assignments in the financial services arena. READ MORE
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fr. nicholas hubbardTreasurer
Fr Nicholas graduated from St. Vladimir’s Seminary in 2009, and was ordained to the priesthood in 2011. READ MORE |
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Fr. Theodore dorrance, DMinFr. Theodore was ordained in 1991. He served the Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, CA for two years as an assistant priest, St. Katherine in Redondo Beach, CA as proistamenos READ MORE
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Dan AbrahamDan Abraham has served on the Board of Trustees for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese for over 20 years and has formerly served as Chairperson for the Order of St. Ignatius. READ MORE
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peter tarhanidis, phdPeter Tarhanidis, Ph.D., is currently a Director with Janssen Pharmaceuticals R&D, supporting the Global Medical Office. Peter holds a Ph.D. in Leadership, an M.B.A & a BA in Economics. READ MORE
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patricia fann bouteneff, PhdPatricia Fann Bouteneff, PhD, has been integrating the principles of servant leadership across her career.
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Spiritual advisor
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his grace Bishop AnthonyBishop of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest, for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. READ MORE
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STAFF
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Anne DanckaertDevelopment Director
Anne Danckaert joined us in April, 2021.
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CHERITY FOATAdministrative Coordinator
Cherity Foat started at OCLI as an Administrative Coordinator in January 2022.
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ADVISORY BOARD
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HIS GRACE BISHOP ANDREI, PhDBishop of Cleveland and Vicar Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
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CHARLES R. AJALAT, JD, FOUNDER |
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FRANK CERRA, MDDr. Frank Cerra is an Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Head of the Department of Surgery, Dean of the Medical School and former Senior Vice President of the University of Minnesota.
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Pdn. Peter Danilchick, DHLProtodeacon Peter M Danilchick has served domestic and overseas parishes and missions of the Orthodox Church for almost forty-five years, READ MORE
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Brandon HullBrandon is a 30 year veteran investor in Venture Capital and Private Equity, specializing in emerging technology in healthcare. READ MORE
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Emily KasradzeEmily Kasradze is the CFO of The Saint Constantine School in Houston, Texas, where she also teaches math. READ MORE
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REBECCA PAGANI, JDRebecca Pagani is an experienced business litigator and information security lawyer. READ MORE
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