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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 24, 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...
Jan 11, 2024


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...
Oct 2, 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 25, 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...
Sep 18, 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...
Aug 1, 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...
Apr 21, 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...
Mar 22, 2023


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...
Dec 9, 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...
Nov 10, 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...
Oct 27, 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 19, 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...
Sep 13, 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...
Aug 24, 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...
Jul 20, 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...
Mar 21, 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 24, 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...
Jan 19, 2022


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...
Dec 16, 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...
Nov 17, 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 27, 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 ...
Oct 21, 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
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