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Lara Wynne | Gate Science, Inc. | January 2025
Holly Smithson Welcome, everyone. I want to welcome you to this edition of Athena's Lifting While Climbing podcast. I'm Holly Smithson,...


Jan 14
Syantra, Inc. Welcomes STEM Advocate and Breast Cancer Conqueror Holly Smithson to Its Board of Directors
Syantra, Inc., a precision biotechnology company revolutionizing cancer detection and treatment, proudly announces the appointment of...
Jan 8
Athena Announces New Board Appointments to Propel the Next Era of Global STEM Leadership
“Our commitment to broadening access to leadership resources and harnessing emerging technologies like AI positions us at the forefront of i
Dec 10, 2024
Kiva Allgood | Corporate Board Director, Advisor | December 2024
Holly Smithson Welcome Everyone. I'm Holly Smithson, Athena's president and CEO, and I'm your host for this edition of our Lifting Wall...
Dec 9, 2024
12.5.24 | Claim Your Value | Negotiation Strategies for Women in the Workplace
Genevieve Flores All right, everybody, welcome to claim your value negotiation strategies for women in the workplace. I'm Genevieve...
Dec 3, 2024
Lifting While Climbinbg Podcast | Dr. Manna Semby | November 2024
Holly Smithson Hi everyone and welcome to this edition of Athena's Lifting While Climbing podcast. I'm Holly Smithson, Athena's president...
Nov 25, 2024
11.19.24 | The Insider's View: VC, Start-Ups & Female Founders in Life Sciences Powered by Perkins Coie
I'm going to have a look inside. All right. Good evening and welcome, everyone. I am super excited to convene tonight's program. My name...
Nov 19, 2024
11.14.24 AI & The Future of Work Navigating New Skills & Roles
Holly Smithson All right. I want to open up tonight's program. And invite all of you to enter, the into it, conference center here and...

Nov 8, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Gender Diversity for Lasting Change in STEM and Beyond
The importance of gender diversity in the workplace is indisputable, and as we continue to witness in STEM industries, diverse teams...
Nov 6, 2024
LWC Transcription Test
00:00:00:27 - 00:00:22:18 Speaker 1 I. 00:00:22:23 - 00:00:50:21 Speaker 2 Hello. Oh. Hey, Cher. How are you? Thank you so much for...

Oct 23, 2024
Athena CEO Holly Smithson Featured on Conscious Curiosity SD Podcast, Shares Insights on Leadership, Resilience, and Empowering Women in STEM
Holly Smithson, CEO of Athena, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math),...
Oct 18, 2024
Athena Welcomes New Program Specialist
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Genevieve Flores, Athena’s new Program Specialist ! As Athena continues to GLOBALLY expand its...

Sep 9, 2024
Join Team Athena as Program Specialist
Join Athena, a women’s non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to empowering women in STEM, as we expand globally! With 25+ years...
Jul 31, 2024
Athena Enhances Its Global Expansion Strategy with the Appointment of Two Distinguished Board Members
In a strategic move to strengthen its global expansion efforts, Athena's Board of Directors elected two esteemed STEM executives during...
Jul 15, 2024
Holly Smithson Appointed to Serving Seniors Board of Directors
Six accomplished San Diegans bring their impressive accomplishments to the Serving Seniors board of directors, a nonprofit services...

Jun 17, 2024
ATHENA GOES GLOBAL | New Services and Expanded Access
Athena is excited to announce its global expansion with the launch of "Athena Goes Global." This initiative is set to transform the...

Mar 13, 2024
aTyr Pharmaceuticals, Athena & Scientella Join Forces to Ignite STEM Innovation
Athena, a global women's advocacy organization that fast-tracks professional women in STEM, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance...

Mar 8, 2024
Athena Unveils 'Athena Global Access' Campaign Honoring International Women’s Day
Athena, a premier women’s advocacy organization that transforms STEM women into corporate leaders, marks International Women's Day by...


Jan 24, 2024
Report: Women-owned Businesses are Driving Economic Growth
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, women business owners are not only increasing in number but outpacing their male...


Jan 11, 2024
Athena Elects New Board Directors for 2024
Athena’s Board of Directors elected nine new STEM executives during its December board meeting. These seven directors and two associate...

Oct 2, 2023
Singer-Songwriter Emilia Vaughn to Debut Original Song @ Athena’s LWC Summit & 25th Anniversary Gala
Emilia Vaughn, a rising alternative pop singer-songwriter from San Diego, California, is showcasing the debut of her original song: I AM...


Sep 25, 2023
Athena Announces Olympian, World Champion Kaillie Humphries as Keynote Speaker at Annual LWC Summit
Welcome Kaillie Humphries, 5X World Champion, and 3X Olympic Gold Medalist Athena is honored to announce Kaillie Humphries, the world’s...

Sep 18, 2023
Athena to Unveil 2023 "Women in STEM Workforce" Index in Partnership with BCG
The biennial report illustrates the state of the US and San Diego STEM workforce. On October 26, our STEM community is convening to...


Jul 31, 2023
Athena’s Announces 3rd Annual LWC Summit: Women & Business Rising Above the Headwinds
STEM COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF ATHENA ADVANCING WOMEN IN STEM AND ADVOCATING FOR GENDER EQUALITY WITH ANNIVERSARY GALA & SUMMIT...
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