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Led by executives from some of the world’s most notable brands, Athena Events bring the world’s top leaders together to learn, share, network, and rise. Whether you’re seeking self-guided learning or a “classroom” experience (led by an expert alongside a cohort of peers), Athena’s executive learning provides right-time executive education backed by real-world experience.
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A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena is held monthly for prospect members to come and understand how Athena works. They will learn more about the backstory of Athena, see a tour of our platform, and have the opportunity to discuss more of what they are interested in and ask questions about joining our community.
Salons
Learn about the most pressing topics facing executives today in an intimate, yet casual, virtual setting. Hosted by board directors and leaders from the world's top brands.
Meetups
Gather with Athena members in your area for a casual, in-person Meetup. These are planned by request and hosted by Athena members in various cities. If you're interested in hosting and/or joining a meetup in the future, reach out to the Member Success Team and let them know.
Peer Groups
We have an incredible community of female leaders at Athena and we want to bring you closer together! Join a Peer Group and build a network of peers you can engage with for guidance, lessons learned and insights around a shared interest. Choose a topic that most interests you or drop in and out of multiple peer groups as it suits you best. You’ll find at least one peer group available to join every week. Each live session goes for one hour, no preparation is needed, just show up as you are. We look forward to seeing you there!
Learning Circles
A Learning Circle is an opportunity to connect with a small group of other Athena members in a focused yet casual setting, creating accountability around targeted learning to assist you in achieving your goals. Over the course of 6 sessions, club members will meet every 2 weeks to participate in an organic, peer-led discussion of the session's "chapters" consisting of 1-2 Athena salons which are to be reviewed on your own prior to the group session. When joining, members are committing to completing all 6 sessions.
Guided Networking
Typically led by one of Athena's coaches, networking events provide members an opportunity to meet one another in a smaller intimate and virtual setting.
Partner Events
These are typically in-person events led by Coco and our partnering companies on topics that are relevant to the industry and audience of our business partners.
Workshops
A workshop is an interactive session for members to actively practice something, such as their pitch. These sessions typically involve breakout rooms, member to member feedback and are not recorded.
Orientations
For members new to Athena looking for ways to engage, these bi-weekly orientations led by an Athena Member Success Manager, provide a live tour of Athena, member success insights, and a chance to get questions answered.
Enterprise Events
Athena customizes virtual learning events with expert business leaders tailored to a unique company’s needs. These events cultivate cross-functional community, development, and learning across the partner organization.
Other
Athena listens and we're always adding new event types and opportunities for members to engage. See what new events we are currently offering members.
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Meetup
Partner Event: Present Your Best Self to Achieve Your 2025 Goals with WEL Florida
Host: Laurie Jennings
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown, Julia Vax
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Fri, Jan 31 @ 11:00am PT (0.75 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
A Look Inside Athena
Discover Athena: Inside Look and Conversation
Host: Justin Reeves
Salon
Experienced Board Director AMA with Sheila Bangalore
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Sheila Bangalore
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Salon
CHRO Perspectives with Tami Rosen, Chief Development Officer of Pagaya
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Tami Rosen, Belen Gomez
Salon
When To Quit Your Job
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Kelli Dragovich
Meetup
Member Gathering: Uncorked Conversations at Cooper's Hawk in Dania Beach, FL (6:30-8:30 PM ET)
Host: Lillya Nashanchik
Thu, Feb 06 @ 12:00pm PT (0.5 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
Salon
Info Session: Become an Investor - Athena Academy Course
Host: Lilia Shirman
Meetup
Member Gathering: Leadership Luncheon in Pleasanton, CA (12:00-2:00 PM PT)
Host: Christine Heckart
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Fri, Feb 07 @ 11:00am PT (0.75 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
A Look Inside Athena
Discover Athena: Inside Look and Conversation
Host: Justin Reeves
Meetup
Member Gathering: Lunch at Laurel Brasserie in Salt Lake City, UT (12:00-1:30 PM MT)
Host: Whitney Harper
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Meetup
Athena Summit: Redefining Capital and Entrepreneurship in Boston, MA (5:00-8:00 PM ET)
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Allison Byers, Karen Fang, Sarah Samuels, Goodwin Procter
Meetup
Member Gathering: Pre-Summit Member Luncheon in Weston, MA (12:00-2:00 PM ET)
Host: Ellen Richstone
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Meetup
Member Gathering: Mix and Mingle at Insight Partners in Burlingame, CA (4:30-6:00 PM PT)
Host: Eli Potter
Salon
WCEO Perspectives with Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Jill Evanko, Patricia Lizarraga
Fri, Feb 14 @ 11:00am PT (0.75 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
A Look Inside Athena
Discover Athena: Inside Look and Conversation
Host: Justin Reeves
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
Meetup
Member Gathering: Paint and Sip at Coco's Home in Moss Beach, CA (6:00-8:00 PM PT)
Host: Coco Brown
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Salon
Nailing the Board Interview
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Nora Denzel
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Meetup
Member Gathering: Negotiation Masterclass with Sheryl Kline in San Diego, CA (11:30-1:30 PM PT)
Host: Sheryl Kline
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Meetup
Member Gathering: Dinner at Black Bottle in Bellevue, WA (5:30-8:00 PM PT)
Host: Julia Gleason
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown, Julia Vax
Fri, Feb 28 @ 11:00am PT (0.75 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
A Look Inside Athena
Discover Athena: Inside Look and Conversation
Host: Justin Reeves
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Salon
Board KPIs and Data Governance
Host: Erin Essenmacher
Experts: Helen Lin, Eli Potter
Salon
Understanding Your Offer and Negotiating Salaries
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Cynthia Abbott Kerr
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Meetup
Member Gathering: Athena Walking Group in Palo Alto, CA (12:00-2:00 PM PT)
Host: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Meetup
Partner Event: Equilar Value Creation Summit in San Francisco, CA (11:30 AM - 6:30 PM PT)
Host: Belen Gomez
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Mastering the Executive Search Process
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: George Randle
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
Meetup
Member Gathering: Sip and Inspire in Nashville, TN (5:00-7:00 PM CT)
Host: Sheila Bangalore
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Meetup
Member Gathering: Wine Pairings and Partnerships in Middleburg, VA (1:00-3:00 PM ET)
Host: Azish Filabi
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Salon
Ethical and Responsible AI: A Governance Framework for Boards
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Sonita Lontoh
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown, Lilia Shirman
Salon
Sustainable Innovation: At the Speed of Light and at the Edge of Space
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Rika Nakazawa
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Meetup
Athena Summit: Market Makers in New York, NY (5:00-8:00 PM ET)
Host: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
Meetup
Partner Event: Equilar Board Leadership Forum in New York, NY (1:00- 6:30 PM ET)
Host: Belen Gomez
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Salon
Creating a Portfolio Life You Love
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Ali Kole
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Salon
CEO Perspectives with Gavin Isaacs, CEO of Entain
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Gavin Isaacs, Sheila Bangalore
Salon
Experienced Board Director AMA with Gail Lieberman
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Gail Lieberman
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
Meetup
Athena Summit: The Board and Beyond in Washington, DC (5:00-8:00 PM ET)
Host: Coco Brown
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Go-to-Market Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Rebecca Jones
Peer Group
Leaders in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional CxOs
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Elles Skony
A Look Inside Athena
A Look Inside Athena
Host: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First-Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Category Stewards
Meet Athena’s category stewards
Athena’s Category Stewards are members and partners who are experts in an area of business acumen essential for every leader who wants to advance and stay current. They lead salons, identify speakers, and ensure our executive learning library is robust and relevant.
Financial Acumen
Led by Carol Coughlin
Every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand the financial perspective of the business, from how to read the financials, to how budgeting works, to understanding earnings calls, and everything between. Carol Coughlin is an experienced public company board leader and audit committee chair skilled in board refreshment, strategic alternatives, and M&A. She helps Athena members master the finance fundamentals they need to know as executives and board directors.
Legal Acumen
Led by Marianne Dwight
Every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand the legal perspective of the business, from setting up entity structures, to understanding agreements, to how the regulatory environment evolves, and everything in between. Marianne Dwight is an experienced attorney and strategic business advisor who helps finance industry professionals implement best business practices with a particular focus on ESG. She helps Athena members understand the regulatory landscape and the legal essentials every executive should know.
Environmental Oversight
Led by Heidi Harmon
In today’s world, it is essential for every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand environmental oversight and core matters of sustainability. Athena member and climate champion Heidi Harmon ran for mayor of San Luis Obispo knowing it would force a conversation around the environment. Today, she guides the Athena community in learning innovative strategies to address climate at the individual, company, and board levels.
Women & Policy
Led by Heidi Harmon
Policy shapes business, and business shapes policy. Leaders from Sr. Directors to Board Directors need to understand not only how policy is shaped, but how to influence policy and how to engage in the policy-making process. Heidi Harmon is a public affairs director who served three terms as mayor of San Luis Obispo, where she led the city to adopt the most ambitious carbon neutrality goal in the US. She guides the women in Athena to become changemakers in their homes, communities, and companies.
Women & Wealth
Led by Tama Smith
Historically, it has been the male partner who manages the wealth and wealth creation, even as women have overseen most of the day-to-day spending and big investments in living. It is essential that women understand wealth creation is optimized, how to oversee it, and how to plan for the financial side of life holistically. Tama Smith is the innovative leader, strategist, and board director leading Brighton Jones’ Women Living a Richer Life division. She helps women leaders embrace financial well-being as a core component of their overall well-being.
Risk & Crisis for Boards
Led by Andrea Bonime-Blanc
We live in a global society and an increasingly interconnected world. Leaders from Sr. Directors to Board Directors need to understand the risks and opportunities with cyber, technology, society, reputation, and everything in between to successfully navigate today’s complex business world. Andrea Bonime-Blanc is the CEO & Founder of GEC Risk Advisory and a global governance, risk, ESG, ethics, cyber, and crisis strategist. Andrea leads Athena members in governance deep-dives, helping them understand critical risks and ESG issues facing modern boards.
The CEO
Led by Michele Bettencourt
Where you want to be a CEO, or engage well with one, it’s vital that every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director understand how CEOs operate, think, engaged with various constituents, and evolve in their role. Michele Bettencourt is an experienced public and private company CEO. Michele draws from her vast experience as CEO of Verity, Autonomy ZANTAZ, Coverity, and Imperva and later as a board director to inform Athena’s “CEO” category, covering best practices for the modern CEO.
Community Partners
Meet Athena’s category partners
Athena partners with leading organizations to offer best-in-class executive education around the topics critical for success in the C-suite and boardroom.
Board Success
Led by Govenda
Athena covers every topic imaginable for the modern board member who is curious and ambitious about staying informed in a fast-moving world. Athena partners with Govenda to ensure the Salons we offer don’t miss any important boardroom issues, and that our content stays refreshed and robust.
People, Culture & Organizational Design
Led by People Tech Partners
Athena covers all topics related to the oversight of people, the design of the organization, and the success of culture. Every leader is a people leader. And every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand the people perspective of the business – from new ways of work, to how executive performance is measured, to how to oversee culture, and everything in between. We partner with People Tech Partners to ensure our Salons and content is timely, relevant, and comprehensive.
Compensation & Equity
Led by Syndio
Every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand how compensation and equity work – from how the compensation philosophy is set, to how equity structures evolve, and everything in between. We partner with the workplace equity platform Syndio to ensure we cover all the relevant topics within the evolution and best practices of compensation and equity.
Preparing for an IPO
Led by Nasdaq
We partner with Nasdaq to present best practices for executives and board directors pre- and post-IPO, from building your pre-IPO board to ESG fundamentals for public companies.
Community Leaders
Meet Athena’s community leaders
Athena’s community leaders bring our members together around topics of interest – from specific learning goals to industry best practices and more.
ClimateTech Salon Series
Led by Susan Gladwin
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law Peer Group
Led by Alice Brennan
Navigating a Career Transition Peer Group & Succeeding in Your First Board Role Peer Group
Led by Cate Goethals
Sales & Marketing Leaders Peer Group
Led by Rebecca Jones
Women in Venture Peer Group
Led by Lilia Shirman
Life Science Professionals Peer Group
Led by Barbara Troupin
Compensation Committee Peer Group
Led by Suja Chandrasekaran
Nom/Gov Committee Peer Group
Led by Kimberly Alexy
Sustainable Capitalism Salon Series
Led by Erin Essenmacher
Athena Rising Foundation Nominating Committee
Led by Purvee Kondal / Tahjar Roamartinez
Athena Advisory Board
Led by Andrea Bonime-Blanc, Carol Coughlin, Tahjar Roamartinez, Purvee Kondal, Erin Essenmacher, Tama Smith
Athena’s Advisory Board works with the CEO and leadership team to deeply understand the business’s mission and strategy to support the evolution of Athena’s offerings. The members of Athena’s Advisory Board are leaders in the Athena community who bring a wide range of backgrounds, leadership experiences, and life experiences to this rich community of the top women leaders in business.
Meet Athena’s category stewards
Athena’s Category Stewards are members and partners who are experts in an area of business acumen essential for every leader who wants to advance and stay current. They lead salons, identify speakers, and ensure our executive learning library is robust and relevant.
Financial Acumen
Led by Carol Coughlin
Every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand the financial perspective of the business, from how to read the financials, to how budgeting works, to understanding earnings calls, and everything between. Carol Coughlin is an experienced public company board leader and audit committee chair skilled in board refreshment, strategic alternatives, and M&A. She helps Athena members master the finance fundamentals they need to know as executives and board directors.
Legal Acumen
Led by Marianne Dwight
Every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand the legal perspective of the business, from setting up entity structures, to understanding agreements, to how the regulatory environment evolves, and everything in between. Marianne Dwight is an experienced attorney and strategic business advisor who helps finance industry professionals implement best business practices with a particular focus on ESG. She helps Athena members understand the regulatory landscape and the legal essentials every executive should know.
Environmental Oversight
Led by Heidi Harmon
In today’s world, it is essential for every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand environmental oversight and core matters of sustainability. Athena member and climate champion Heidi Harmon ran for mayor of San Luis Obispo knowing it would force a conversation around the environment. Today, she guides the Athena community in learning innovative strategies to address climate at the individual, company, and board levels.
Women & Policy
Led by Heidi Harmon
Policy shapes business, and business shapes policy. Leaders from Sr. Directors to Board Directors need to understand not only how policy is shaped, but how to influence policy and how to engage in the policy-making process. Heidi Harmon is a public affairs director who served three terms as mayor of San Luis Obispo, where she led the city to adopt the most ambitious carbon neutrality goal in the US. She guides the women in Athena to become changemakers in their homes, communities, and companies.
Women & Wealth
Led by Tama Smith
Historically, it has been the male partner who manages the wealth and wealth creation, even as women have overseen most of the day-to-day spending and big investments in living. It is essential that women understand wealth creation is optimized, how to oversee it, and how to plan for the financial side of life holistically. Tama Smith is the innovative leader, strategist, and board director leading Brighton Jones’ Women Living a Richer Life division. She helps women leaders embrace financial well-being as a core component of their overall well-being.
Risk & Crisis for Boards
Led by Andrea Bonime-Blanc
We live in a global society and an increasingly interconnected world. Leaders from Sr. Directors to Board Directors need to understand the risks and opportunities with cyber, technology, society, reputation, and everything in between to successfully navigate today’s complex business world. Andrea Bonime-Blanc is the CEO & Founder of GEC Risk Advisory and a global governance, risk, ESG, ethics, cyber, and crisis strategist. Andrea leads Athena members in governance deep-dives, helping them understand critical risks and ESG issues facing modern boards.
The CEO
Led by Michele Bettencourt
Where you want to be a CEO, or engage well with one, it’s vital that every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director understand how CEOs operate, think, engaged with various constituents, and evolve in their role. Michele Bettencourt is an experienced public and private company CEO. Michele draws from her vast experience as CEO of Verity, Autonomy ZANTAZ, Coverity, and Imperva and later as a board director to inform Athena’s “CEO” category, covering best practices for the modern CEO.
Meet Athena’s category partners
Athena partners with leading organizations to offer best-in-class executive education around the topics critical for success in the C-suite and boardroom.
Board Success
Led by Govenda
Athena covers every topic imaginable for the modern board member who is curious and ambitious about staying informed in a fast-moving world. Athena partners with Govenda to ensure the Salons we offer don’t miss any important boardroom issues, and that our content stays refreshed and robust.
People, Culture & Organizational Design
Led by People Tech Partners
Athena covers all topics related to the oversight of people, the design of the organization, and the success of culture. Every leader is a people leader. And every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand the people perspective of the business – from new ways of work, to how executive performance is measured, to how to oversee culture, and everything in between. We partner with People Tech Partners to ensure our Salons and content is timely, relevant, and comprehensive.
Compensation & Equity
Led by Syndio
Every leader from Sr. Director to Board Director needs to understand how compensation and equity work – from how the compensation philosophy is set, to how equity structures evolve, and everything in between. We partner with the workplace equity platform Syndio to ensure we cover all the relevant topics within the evolution and best practices of compensation and equity.
Preparing for an IPO
Led by Nasdaq
We partner with Nasdaq to present best practices for executives and board directors pre- and post-IPO, from building your pre-IPO board to ESG fundamentals for public companies.
Meet Athena’s community leaders
Athena’s community leaders bring our members together around topics of interest – from specific learning goals to industry best practices and more.
ClimateTech Salon Series
Led by Susan Gladwin
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law Peer Group
Led by Alice Brennan
Navigating a Career Transition Peer Group & Succeeding in Your First Board Role Peer Group
Led by Cate Goethals
Sales & Marketing Leaders Peer Group
Led by Rebecca Jones
Women in Venture Peer Group
Led by Lilia Shirman
Life Science Professionals Peer Group
Led by Barbara Troupin
Compensation Committee Peer Group
Led by Suja Chandrasekaran
Nom/Gov Committee Peer Group
Led by Kimberly Alexy
Sustainable Capitalism Salon Series
Led by Erin Essenmacher
Athena Rising Foundation Nominating Committee
Led by Purvee Kondal / Tahjar Roamartinez
Athena Advisory Board
Led by Andrea Bonime-Blanc, Carol Coughlin, Tahjar Roamartinez, Purvee Kondal, Erin Essenmacher, Tama Smith
Athena’s Advisory Board works with the CEO and leadership team to deeply understand the business’s mission and strategy to support the evolution of Athena’s offerings. The members of Athena’s Advisory Board are leaders in the Athena community who bring a wide range of backgrounds, leadership experiences, and life experiences to this rich community of the top women leaders in business.
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