This Academy is built on a simple belief: AI leadership isn’t about mastering technology, it’s about advancing people and designed for those who thrive when learning in community.

“This board is purpose-built for this moment. Their combined business and technical leadership will help Athena scale practical AI upskilling while strengthening the community-driven learning experiences that make Athena distinctive—ensuring women remain competitive, confident, and visible in the future of work.”

What happens when you combine the pulse of Times Square , the power of STEM leadership , and a 26-year mission  to advance women leaders? Athena celebrated at NASDAQ ….. closing the bell, widening new pathways, and ringing in a future where innovation and inclusion rise in tandem. SCROLL TO SEE ALL OF THE HIGHLIGHTS A Milestone Moment in the Heart of New York’s Times Square On October 21, 2025 , Athena convened Fortune 500 partners, startup founders, and STEM leaders to celeb

As 2025 draws to a close, Athena invites you to end the year strong — together. This fall, we’re turning momentum into mastery with four high-impact programs designed to sharpen your leadership edge, deepen your connections, and remind you why community is the ultimate accelerator. Whether you’re climbing toward the boardroom, building human-centered skills for the AI era, or reconnecting with the women who lift as they climb — Athena is where it all comes together. Athena o

Hundreds of members of Athena’s powerful STEM community came together under one roof at ResMed Headquarters in San Diego for the 5th Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit — a night that was more than an event. It was an experience . From the moment attendees arrived, the energy was unmistakable — alive with conversation, curiosity, and connection. As Athena CEO Holly Smithson took the stage, she looked out at a sea of bright minds and opened the evening with both conviction

Athena CEO Holly Smithson recently joined host Ted Vaughn on the Future Nonprofit  podcast for a candid and inspiring conversation about...

But here’s the truth: this retreat is temporary. The pendulum always swings, and the forces of business performance, innovation, and talent retention will demand that inclusive leadership returns—and with more clarity than ever before.

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, technology is rewriting the rules—but it’s not replacing what makes us human. As artificial...

Dear Athena Community, Today is a defining moment.   Not just for Athena — but for all those who believe in the power of women to help...

Athena CEO Holly Smithson to Deliver Keynote” “Beyond the OR | Network Like a Surgeon—Cut the Small Talk, Connect with Purpose" As part...

February 19, 2025 – Delray Beach, FL – In a strategic move to accelerate gender equity in STEM leadership, Dynamic Global Events (DGE)...

“Our commitment to broadening access to leadership resources and harnessing emerging technologies like AI positions us at the forefront of i

The importance of gender diversity in the workplace is indisputable, and as we continue to witness in STEM industries, diverse teams...

Holly Smithson, CEO of Athena, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math),...

In a strategic move to strengthen its global expansion efforts, Athena's Board of Directors elected two esteemed STEM executives during...

Six accomplished San Diegans bring their impressive accomplishments to the Serving Seniors board of directors, a nonprofit services...

Athena is excited to announce its global expansion with the launch of "Athena Goes Global." This initiative is set to transform the...

Athena, a global women's advocacy organization that fast-tracks professional women in STEM, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance...

Athena, a premier women’s advocacy organization that transforms STEM women into corporate leaders, marks International Women's Day by...

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, women business owners are not only increasing in number but outpacing their male...