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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...


Aug 1, 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...

Apr 21, 2023
Athena Invests in the Next Gen with STEM Student Membership Category
Athena is investing in the next gen of female STEM leaders by introducing a new STEM student membership category. "Athena invites college...


Mar 22, 2023
Athena CEO Inducted into San Diego Women's Hall of Fame
Holly Smithson Recognized as the 2023 "Spirit of the Hall of Fame" Inductee Holly Smithson, Athena CEO, along with six other highly...

Dec 9, 2022
Athena Extends Commitment to United Nations Global Compact in 2022 Communication of Engagement
Athena has submitted its biennial 2022 Communication on Engagement report, expressing its continued support for the United Nations Global...


Nov 10, 2022
Athena’s STEM Community Showcases “Collabetition" by Lifting While Climbing
Athena Unveils New Product Launch with its DEI Playbook Several hundred scientists and technologists across the STEM community convened...


Oct 27, 2022
The Evidence is Here...Access Lifting While Climbing Photos & Fun
The Athena STEM community gathered in person, and viewers from around the globe joined virtually for Athena's 2nd Annual Lifting While...

Sep 19, 2022
Athena Announces LWC Summit Speakers
ATHENA'S 2nd ANNUAL LIFTING WHILE CLIMBING SUMMIT OCTOBER 26 | 4:30-7:30p PT | BUY TICKETS LIVE @Qualcomm | 5775 Morehouse Drive, San...

Sep 13, 2022
Athena is Seeking Manager of Member Success & Data Analytics
Join Team Athena! JOB SUMMARY | Athena’s Director, Member Success & Data Analytics will bring 4-6 years of experience in member-related...

Aug 24, 2022
Athena Announces Early Bird Tickets for 2nd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit
The modern corporate movement to embrace DEI as central elements of business success is fast becoming institutionalized across the...

Jul 20, 2022
SNEAK PEEK | 2nd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit Coming this Fall
Athena’s 2nd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit is sharing an exclusive sneak peek at this: STEM EVENT of the YEAR! Convening this Fall...


Mar 21, 2022
Talking Cancer Blog: A Conversation with Holly Smithson, Athena CEO & Diversity Champion
March 5, 2022 | Written by MADHU GHOSH, PHD Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Projects, NeoGenomics Originally posted on NeoGenomics...

Jan 24, 2022
Athena Announces New Board Directors
SAN DIEGO – January 25, 2022 – Athena, California’s premier advocate for professional women in STEM, announces the appointment of seven...

Jan 19, 2022
Access Athena's on Board Graduates to Source Your Next Board Director
Join us in congratulating Athena's on Board (AoB) Series graduates that include 15 Qualcomm leaders eager to bring their talents and...

Dec 16, 2021
Happy Holidays from Athena
Dear Athena Members, Partners & Stakeholders: As we place a virtual bow on the year that was 2021, we’re once again reminded that one...

Nov 17, 2021
Athena Unveils Its DE&I Playbook for the STEM Industry Driving Diversity Through Data
Athena - the premier advocate for professional women in STEM - continues driving the DE&I conversation anchored in data by publishing the...


Oct 27, 2021
STUDY | Women and STEM: Harnessing the Great Reevaluation
New MetLife survey offers insights for top tech leaders to attract women into STEM After more than 18 months of experiencing impacts on...

Oct 21, 2021
Athena and AboveBoard Launch Partnership to Merge Exclusive Board Opportunities With Female Board
[San Diego, CA]: Athena – California’s premier advocate for professional women in STEM - announces a new partnership with AboveBoard—a ...


Jul 28, 2021
Coding with Responsible AI in Mind
By Patricia Franklin | Chief Learning & Content Officer at Flerish Putting Responsible AI/ML Into Practice, an Athena Technology Special...

Jul 28, 2021
Athena on Boards Graduates Cohort 6
Introducing Seventeen STEM Executives Ready to Modernize Your Boardroom This sixth cohort of Athena's On Boards (AOB) Series consists of...

Jul 22, 2021
Athena is Seeking a Program Manager
Join Team Athena! Position Description | The Program Manager will bring 3-5 years experience in program management and event planning;...
Jul 6, 2021
Athena Reveals 2021 Pinnacle Award Winners
Athena's STEM community gathered virtually on June 30 to reveal this year's Pinnacle Awards that annually honors the distinguished...

May 11, 2021
Women Return to Tech Through Apprenticeships & Returnships
IBM, Intuit, and San Diego Workforce Partnership expert speakers host Women Return to Tech on May 13th, from 5:00p - 6:30p PT Powered by:...
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