Who are we?
Many Paths is a mom-and-pop shop right now. The founder runs most operations and his wife helps him share his vision effectively. Our community members are vital, however, to the soul of the operation—they are just as much Many Paths as the "staff."
Andrew Bayiates
Founder, guide, and community director
An independent seeker since 1990, Andy’s personal evolution—spanning 11 years of Buddhist practice, experiments with Unitarian Universalism, Greek Orthodoxy, and Quakerism, and a career in creative expression—culminated in the 2026 founding of Many Paths.
His vision was crystallized during his professional formation at the Spiritual Guidance Training Institute (SGTI), where he was credentialed as a spiritual director in 2026. At SGTI, Andy witnessed a powerful model of interspiritual community: individuals with different spiritual backgrounds and beliefs learning from each other and sharing their journeys without friction.
Inspired by how seamlessly this inclusivity was modeled, Andy established Many Paths to bring that same experience to the unaffiliated seeker.
Genevra Gallo-Bayiates
Communications strategist
Genevra has followed many paths in both her spiritual and work life, guided by curiosity and a commitment to growth.
Her interspiritual identity combines core teachings of Buddhism, Christianity, Unitarian Universalism, and Pagan/Wiccan practices.
Throughout her career, Genevra has sought to help others articulate their purpose, feature their strengths, and find meaning. In this role, she utilizes experience in digital marketing, communications, and playwriting to connect with new and existing members.
Beta testers
An anonymous group of volunteers who are helping to establish and steward the member experience of the Many Paths Community in return for free, lifetime membership.
Interested in applying? Join the founder's circle and tell us about your background.
The Founder's Circle
Much more than email list...These are future community members who are following our progress as we refine the member experience; they're also poll-takers and opinion givers who can shape the DNA of the community before joining, and potential beta testers who may be invited to join as more hands-on test drivers.
Join the circle now. It's free.