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Athena Honors the Region’s Diversity Champions and Reveals its Annual Pinnacle Award Winners
Athena - California’s premier leadership advocate for women in STEM - revealed its “Pinnacle Winners” during its 22nd Annual Pinnacle...
Aug 12, 2020
Make the Jump - Acting Despite Fear
There I stand, I just made my first jump from a small wall onto the handrail. I landed well, I’m balanced, my body feels strong. Now all...
Aug 10, 2020


Athena Continues Driving the National Dialogue on Gender Equity Through Data
Athena is once again holding a mirror to the marketplace regarding gender equality by unveiling its Women in STEM Workforce Index 2020....
Jul 31, 2020
Intersectionality Explained:
What diversity actually means & why understanding people's actual experience is the key to better work/life/society Diversity is big...
Jul 27, 2020


Good Data: Q&A with Bridget Kimball of Intuit
Bridget Kimball, Vice President and Chief Architect at Intuit, will moderate "Gain a Competitive Edge in AI/ML Applications with Good...
Jul 15, 2020
Why Good Women Struggle to Be Great Allies
Take a minute today to think of at least one woman you work with who you approach differently, less fairly.
Jul 6, 2020


Athena’s Annual Pinnacle Awards Announces its Finalists for 2020
The 2020 finalists of this prestigious Annual Pinnacle Awards Gala feature leaders that continuously champion the advancement, promotion and
Jul 1, 2020


Athena Helping to Modernize California Boardrooms with its Women On Boards Series
As California public companies prepare to comply with the state’s Board Gender Diversity Mandate (SB 826) -effective July 2021- this CA...
Jun 16, 2020
Does Mindset Even Matter When Life’s Going to Hell in a Handbasket?
The Big Deal With Mindset When you’re shuttered in your house and the economy is upended, when protests are taking place out in the...
Jun 9, 2020


Athena Academy Launches New Pilot Program at Qualcomm to Help Women in STEM Master Soft Skills
Qualcomm is bringing Athena’s Leadership Academy to its virtual campus beginning June 25 as part of its long term commitment to employee...
Jun 1, 2020
Sound Advice Every Woman Would Be Wise To Follow
Some of the earliest mentors in life are our parents and grandparents. As children, it’s often easy to dismiss parental wisdom as old,...
May 26, 2020
Only Uncertainty is Certain
Fact: there is no such thing as certainty. Even hindsight doesn’t grant us certainty, it merely tells us about the choice we made, not...
May 12, 2020
Apr 27, 2020


SDBJ Notes "Stunning Data" from SDTWS
In a March 16 article titled "Stunning Data," San Diego Business Journal's Jay Harn discussed the San Diego Tech Women's Summit noting...
Mar 17, 2020


Athena Graduates Second Cohort of Board Certified Women in STEM
On March 10, Athena graduated its second cohort of Athena on Boards Series. These 15 STEM executives completed this 3-Part Series over a...
Mar 16, 2020


San Diego Tech Women's Summit kicks off
San Diego ranks as a top contender for STEM jobs in the country and to show off our local talent, the first San Diego Tech Women's Summit...
Mar 10, 2020


Athena Collaborates with Women’s Advocacy Groups to Produce 1st Annual San Diego Tech Women’s Summit
The San Diego Tech Women's Summit is celebrating its unique connectivity and collaborative strength for women as the new economy. About...
Feb 13, 2020


Athena CEO Named Top 500 Influential Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal
ANNUAL LIST HONORS TOP BUSINESS LEADERS SAN DIEGO – December 19, 2019– Athena, California’s premier advocate for professional women in...
Dec 20, 2019


Athena Making Headlines
Athena is making moves – advocating, celebrating, transforming and leading – and people are taking notice as demonstrated by a flood of...
Dec 2, 2019


Fixing the "Broken Rung" on the Corporate Ladder
A new report identifies "the first rung" of the corporate ladder as the area women lose the most ground during their leadership journey....
Dec 2, 2019


Athena CEO Holly Smithson Awarded Business Woman of the Year
SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - Athena announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Holly Smithson is awarded San Diego Business...
Nov 14, 2019


Athena’s Holly Smithson Honored As CEO of the Year by San Diego Business Journal
San Diego Business Journal Honors Athena’s CEO in Non-Profit Category June 9, 2019 - Athena, California’s premier advocate for...
Jun 19, 2019


Check out the 2019 Pinnacle Awards Commemorative Program
CLICK HERE to view our commemorative program, honoring the winners, nominees and sponsors of the 2019 Pinnacle Awards.
May 31, 2019
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