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MEMBER EXPERIENCE

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  • Support Athena’s mission to advance 1 million women leading in STEM by 2030 

  • Gain visibility inside Athena’s business network through its 10,000+ STEM stakeholder portfolio 

  • Advance your STEM career goals through 50+ local and state leadership development programs

  • Drive your business development strategy through cross-sector networking and mentoring initiatives

  • Elevate your leadership brand and become eligible to serve on one of Athena’s committees that promote confidence, career, and community 

  • Join Athena and the United Nations Global Compact

  • Gain access to STEM leader benchmarking reports and white papers

  • Keep informed with weekly newsletters, social media campaigns, vlogs, blogs, and market research publications

  • Give back where it counts through mentoring

MEMBER BENEFITS 

 

  • Enjoy "complimentary access" to all Program Committee events across Technology, Life Sciences, STEM, Emerging Leaders, Workforce Allyship, and more—expanding your learning year-round.

  • Join 50+ annual leadership development programs designed to accelerate your career trajectory and strengthen your leadership toolkit.

  • Access Athena On Demand, your portal for leadership development without borders, boundaries, or time constraints.

  • Access Athena’s 10,000+ member community to build influential networks that advance your business, career mobility, and professional visibility.

  • Join one of Athena’s six Program Committees to deepen collaboration skills, build your brand, and expand your network.

  • Participate in a FEW Group to gain your personal board of directors and a high-trust, peer-to-peer mentoring circle that accelerates growth.

  • Receive member-only discounts on all Athena certification courses, global conferences, and industry partner events.

  • Showcase your expertise with a profile on Athena’s Speakers Directory—accelerating visibility and thought leadership opportunities.

  • Tap into the Lifting While Climbing Podcast for real conversations and insights from trailblazing STEM leaders.

Athena membership is open to all professionals whose work intersects with the STEM economy—spanning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—regardless of academic background or industry sector. Individuals driving innovation in STEM-related functions, along with allies championing equitable and inclusive leadership, are encouraged to join our community.

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NEW IN 2026! Athena’s new All Access Membership redefines how our community engages with leadership programming. Designed for today’s dynamic STEM professionals, this monthly plan provides unlimited access to all annual Athena Program Committee events—no individual ticket purchases required.

 

All Access Members enjoy:

 

  • Complimentary admission to all annual Program Committee events

  • Seamless year-round access to Athena’s leadership network and development ecosystem

  • Flexible monthly pricing for emerging and executive leaders

  • Automatic event registration for faster, frictionless participation

 

Please Note: Certification programs, summits, and other special events are not included in the All Access plan.

Emerging Leader

20

$

Every Month*

Emering leaders holding positions below director level

Executive

30

$

Every Month*

STEM Leaders at the director level and above

College Student

50

​$

Valid for One Year

College Students pursuing STEM degrees

*Membership includes flexible monthly billing within a required 12-month commitment period. Members may enjoy uninterrupted access to all benefits throughout the year; however, early cancellation before the full term is not available.

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To purchase a gift membership, please contact staff@athenaSTEMwomen.org

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