Following Christ’s teachings through the work of Philoptochos has been a striving goal for Martha (Marty) Driscoll. Honored to serve as a National Board member since 2008, Marty was recently appointed Parliamentarian to the Philoptochos Executive Board by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
As a National Board member, Marty has served on committees assisting cancer and other major illness patients, mission priests and missionaries, and victims of human trafficking. She has helped with women’s initiatives on heart disease and pancreatic cancer and also served on the Finance Committee.
As a member of the Atlanta Philoptochos Metropolis board for several terms, Marty coordinated the Philanthropy Committee, working with Metropolis chapters and National Social Services to assist those in need. She currently serves as the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Treasurer.
Marty became active in Philoptochos when her husband and three young daughters moved to Atlanta from Western New York and joined the Annunciation Cathedral. There, she first experienced the overwhelming enthusiasm and resolve of Philoptochos women dedicated to helping others.
Later, as a founding member of Holy Transfiguration Church in Marietta, GA, Marty shared her enthusiasm for the work of Philoptochos and helped establish the church’s Panayia Chapter. As an active member of the Chapter Board, she has served in several offices, including the Chapter President and various committee leadership. Embracing the Philoptochos Mission also “to preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts,” Marty has been an avid Philoptochos volunteer in the church bookstore. She was chosen as a Metropolis of Atlanta Archangel Michael Award recipient in 2005.
Marty received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Education from St. Lawrence University. Her career as a teacher led her to Sylvan Learning Centers, where she worked with students and parents as a tutor and center education director. Daughters Tanya and Elizabeth and grandsons John and Robert support her dedication of time, talents, and resources to the Mission of Philoptochos.