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World Economic Forum Predicts 85+ Million Global Shortage of STEM Workers by 2030, Leading to $8.5 Trillion Loss in Global GDP

ATHENA | NOW. MORE THAN EVER.

WHERE STEM WOMEN BUILD
CAREER

CONFIDENCE
COMMUNITY

Athena on Boards Cohort 15 Begins January 22

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TRUSTED BY LEADING STEM COMPANIES

Athena is made ever stronger because of its corporate partners, both in the development of female leaders and the advocacy for equality that we pursue together.

"To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace."
- Doug Conant, CEO of Campbell's Soup

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Leadership Development

Programs

Athena hosts more than 50 leadership development programs every year ...

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Leadership Program Committees

Athena members who join these committees lean into leadership by helping with ...

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One of Athena’s hallmark member programs, this integral career resource is for ...

Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

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Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

FEW Groups

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Lifting While Climbing

PODCAST

Athena's Lifting While Climbing podcast amplifies the voices and experiences of women in STEM.

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Offering companies a multi-part workshop that provides training for women in STEM,...

Athena Academy

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Athena on Boards

Fueling the Boardroom Pipeline

This 5-month workshop series prepares women with boardroom placement strategies ...

Motivational Speaker

STEM Speaker Directory

This one-stop directory offers decades of experience among female leaders in STEM ...

Top STEM Speakers

Online Class

Athena On Demand

Leadership Development Without Limits

This members-only, leaadership lab offers on-demand, leadership development content ...

Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

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A global forum for STEM women to share achievements, build networks, and amplify impact through connections and advocacy.

Connect Globally. Lead Boldly.

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO

  • New Member Orientation | WD-40 2025
    New Member Orientation | WD-40 2025
    Tue, Feb 04
    Feb 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    San Diego, 9715 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
    Feb 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    San Diego, 9715 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
  • New Member Orientation | February 2025
    New Member Orientation | February 2025
    Wed, Feb 05
    Feb 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom
    Feb 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom
  •  Allyship in Action | Empowering Gender Equity in AI
     Allyship in Action | Empowering Gender Equity in AI
    Wed, Feb 05
    Feb 05, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    San Diego, 10240 Sorrento Valley Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
    Feb 05, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    San Diego, 10240 Sorrento Valley Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
  • Athena's Annual Fireside Chat with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi Powered by Morrison & Foerster
    Athena's Annual Fireside Chat with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi Powered by Morrison & Foerster
    Thu, Feb 13
    Feb 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Morrison & Foerster, 12531 High Bluff Dr #100, San Diego, CA 92130
    Feb 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Morrison & Foerster, 12531 High Bluff Dr #100, San Diego, CA 92130
  • Athena On Boards Cohort 15
    Athena On Boards Cohort 15
    February TBD
    February TBD
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    February TBD
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Leadership Development Programs

ATHENA | WIDENING THE BRIDGE TO ADVANCE

1 MILLION WOMEN LEADING IN STEM BY 2030

ADVANCING

IMPACTING

SERVING

ENGAGING

150,000+

DIGITAL

COMMUNITY

70,000+

LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT ALUMNI

1.5M+

CORPORATE

PARTNER EMPLOYEES

178

COUNTRIES

OVERVIEW

Athena is a global women's advocacy organization that fast-tracks women in STEM through Leadership development, mentoring, and advocacy initiatives.

MISSION

Widen the bridge to advance

ONE MILLION WOMEN LEADING IN STEM BY 2030

PURPOSE

Serve as the premier women’s advocacy organization

that transforms women working in STEM into corporate leaders

ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Sharon Schwab AOB

Sharon Schwab

Global Portfolio Leader

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“Athena On Boards program profoundly increased my boardroom knowledge, motivation to serve others, and confidence, resulting in my first board appointment two months after completing the program. I appreciate the mentoring and encouragement from the invaluable Athena network.”

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Susan Poser

VP Customer and Employee Experience & Comms

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“Leveraging Athena’s mentorship and implementing the knowledge transfer from its member workshops gave me the confidence and negotiation skills I needed to suggest designing a brand new role inside my company. The end result, I was promoted to lead this new group.”

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Mike Roberts

President, CEO | Creating Coding Careers

Creating Coding Careers

“This year I got more involved with Athena and supporting women in STEM. I would encourage more men and women to take action to support women in leadership roles in technology. Allyship is about taking direct action. One person can make a huge difference with their support.”