OUR TEAM
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Dr. Christopher Krampe
Executive Director
Dr. Christopher Krampe serves as Executive Director of OYM. Prior to OYM he has served as Director of Humanities at a Midwestern private Catholic liberal arts college and as Executive Director at an organization dedicated to bringing cathedral culture to Midwestern audiences through art, music, literature and liturgy. He holds multiple degrees from Drake University and the University of Kansas. His wife Emily and their four children reside in Omaha, NE and attend All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church. His many years of working with college students have given him a strong sense of the need for powerful youth and young adult outreach in the Orthodox world, and he is honored to serve OYM in this important role.
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Christian Gonzalez
Director of Strategic Engagement
Christian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds multiple degrees from Wheaton College, Azusa Pacific University, and Luther Seminary. Well known for his work developing training materials like “Effective Christian Ministry” and podcasts like “We Are Orthodoxy” and “Pop Culture Coffee Hour,” he is passionate about upbuilding of the Church as the Family of God: a household that forms young people into the likeness of Christ.
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Chantél Cappuccilli
Director of Ministry Initiatives
Chantél Cappuccilli serves as the Director of Ministry Initiatives for OYM. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Religious Studies from California Baptist University & a Master’s in Sports Management. With a career rooted in collegiate soccer coaching, Chantél brings expertise in leadership and team-building. She is passionate about creating meaningful spaces where Orthodox Christians can deepen relationships, build authentic connections, & grow in their life in Christ and His Church.
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Sloane Argyle
Director of Operations
Sloane is the Director of Operations for OYM. Sloane is an alumna of Penn State University and previously served as a Marketing Manager at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.
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John Senos
Chicagoland Region Ministry Support Coordinator
John serves as a Ministry Support Coordinator in the Chicagoland region for OYM. A graduate of Penn State University, he previously worked in sports marketing with professional and collegiate teams before turning his focus toward serving the Church in whatever way God allows. At St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, John helps lead youth ministry, parish athletics, and the Young Adult community, offering help wherever needed. He is committed to walking alongside young people, especially college students, working with groups like Hellenic Foundation to build engagement and retention efforts that nurture a deeper life in Christ, guided by the wisdom of the Saints trusting that even in suffering, God’s love quietly shapes and strengthens His people.
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Peter Savas
Chicagoland Region Ministry Support Coordinator
Peter graduated from Loyola University in 2018 with degrees in Theology and Psychology and has had the blessing of serving the Orthodox youth of Chicago for the last 10 years, including serving as a parish Youth Director, Effective Christian Ministry Coach, and Program Coordinator at an Orthodox youth summer camp.
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Peter loves spending time with his wife, Megan, and son, Theofani. You can find them hiking through forest preserves, teaching Sunday school at their home parish, Holy Apostles in Westchester, and sharing in food and community at their church's monthly potluck. Peter is committed to bringing young people into a closer relationship with Christ and connecting communities to support each other and their youth.​
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Annika Beecham
Indianapolis Ministry Support Coordinator
Annika serves as the Ministry Support Coordinator in the Indianapolis region for OYM. Annika is a lifelong parishioner of Ss. Constantine and Elena in Indianapolis. There, she helps lead their middle and high school youth groups and their community outreach group. She also serves as a board member and counselor for St. John's Camp Programs. Annika holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Indiana University Indianapolis. Having worked with youth for several years in various capacities, she knows the struggles that many youth face in today's society. She desires to enable youth to navigate these struggles through helping them to form strong relationships with each other and the Church.​
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