Athena

Leadership Programs

Two paths to leadership

From curated committee events to multi-week certifications, Athena offers programs designed for every stage of a STEM career. Whether you are building foundational skills or refining your executive presence, there is a program built for you.

AI Training

Practical AI fluency for STEM professionals

Hands-on training that demystifies artificial intelligence for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Participants learn to evaluate AI tools, integrate them into existing workflows, and lead AI adoption within their organizations.

  • Live workshops and asynchronous modules
  • Designed for non-technical and technical professionals alike
  • Focus on real-world application, not theory
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Athena On Demand

Global Leadership Lab

A 24/7 on-demand content library produced by STEM women and allies. Access recorded sessions, panel discussions, and masterclasses covering leadership, career strategy, negotiation, personal branding, and more.

  • Available globally, anytime
  • New content added monthly
  • Curated by Athena program committees

Athena Leadership Toolbox

Partner-sponsored leadership resources

A curated collection of tools, templates, and frameworks sponsored by Athena's corporate partners. Designed to give members practical resources they can apply immediately in their day-to-day leadership roles.

  • Frameworks for decision-making and influence
  • Templates for career planning and team management
  • Updated in partnership with leading employers

Athena Academy

Multi-track professional certification

Athena Academy offers structured, cohort-based certification tracks spanning AI Mastery, Power Skills, Executive Leadership, Allyship, Women's Health in the Workplace, and the Conflict Shift Lab. Each track blends live instruction, peer collaboration, and capstone projects.

  • AI Mastery, Power Skills, Executive, Allyship, Women's Health, Conflict Shift Lab
  • $2,500 per person ($2,000 for Athena members)
  • Recognized credentials for career advancement

Forum for Executive Women

Your personal board of directors

Curated peer groups of 8 to 10 senior women who meet monthly for confidential, facilitated discussions. Each Forum group becomes a trusted advisory circle – a personal board of directors – that supports members through complex leadership decisions.

  • Monthly facilitated sessions
  • Groups of 8–10 senior women leaders
  • Long-term peer relationships and accountability

Program Committees

Member-led, industry-specific programming

Six member-led committees design and deliver programming tailored to their domains. Each committee identifies emerging topics, recruits expert speakers, and produces events that address the specific challenges women face in their fields.

  • Technology, Life Sciences, Emerging Leaders
  • Workforce Allyship, STEM, AI
  • Each committee designs programs for their domain

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