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Gain inspiration and insights from thought leadership from Athena members... 🟡 In Entrepreneur Media, Christine Park, Chief People Officer at Pantheon, lays out strategies to boost customer retention and profits. She outlines a focus on enhancing the connection between employees and customers by making customer success a shared responsibility, improving customer touch points, and recognizing the vital link between employee and customer experiences. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e8_pmrxQ 🟡 In Forbes, Kathy Wagner, Chief Strategy Officer of Kaseya, sits down for a conversation in which she discusses her career journey, emphasizing the importance of hard work, strategic planning, and continuous growth. She also highlights her significant contributions to public accounting, her impactful tenure at Citrix, and her strategic influence at Kaseya, where she values employee development and the benefits of in-office collaboration. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/encaTUWx #AthenaThoughtLeadership #WomenLeaders

This week, join us for CHRO Perspectives: A Talk with Lisa Buckingham, CHRO at the U.S. Soccer Federation. In conversation with Coco Brown and Belen Gomez, Lisa will share her experience as an HR executive with over 20 years of global expertise. Hear her perspective on leading the people function at the U.S. Soccer Federation, her approach to leveraging technology to enhance the human aspect of HR and her perspective on the vital strategic role the CHRO plays as one of the most critical C-suite and Board-engaged leaders of the organization. With accolades like HR Executive of the Year and a spot on the Forbes HR Council, Lisa's insights are not to be missed – and timely with the Olympics occurring! Join us on this Thursday August 8 by RSVPing here: https://lnkd.in/e3p7fyFq #AthenaSalon #CHROperspectives #ExecutiveEducation #CHRO #HR

Please join us in congratulating the following Athena members on their recent accomplishments: ⭐️ Amy Gilliland received the 2024 Wash100 Award ️⭐️ Carol Meyers was appointed to the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council board ⭐️ Coreen Sawdon was appointed Chief Financial Officer at CYPHER Learning️ ️⭐️ Marva Bailer obtained the Certificate in Private Company Governance from Private Directors Association® Congratulations to these outstanding #womenleaders – we are honored to have you in our community and celebrate with you as you reach your biggest career goals.

Recently, Athena Founder and CEO, Coco Brown, sat down for podcast interviews to talk about her journey as a Founder. On Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox Podcast, she shares her perspective on technology roadmap, fundraising, sponsorship and embracing the gifts that come with age and experience. On Funded, she discusses transforming Athena from a nonprofit into a venture-backed enterprise. Take a listen at the links below... 🎧 Diversity Beyond the Checkbox – Educate, Engage, Empower – A 4x Founder's Guide to Modern Leadership with Coco Brown: https://lnkd.in/exWX7JBx 🎧 Funded – How Coco Brown Raised $2.5M in Venture Capital for Athena Alliance: https://lnkd.in/eeppQ2qE #AthenaThoughtLeadership #WomenLeaders

Athena members have been having a blast socializing at our summer meetups! From coast to coast, we've been connecting, sharing, and growing together. Don't miss out on the fun – join us at our upcoming meetups this August and September in the following cities... 🟡 Portland – Aug 1 🟡 Seattle – Aug 5 🟡 Denver – Aug 15 🟡 San Diego – Aug 15 🟡 Atlanta – Aug 22 🟡 Los Gatos – Aug 27 🟡 Miami – Sep 17 🟡 New York – Sep 18 🟡 Moss Beach – Sep 24 Members can RSVP by logging in to Athena. See all of our events here: https://lnkd.in/dvW3G6XP #AthenaAlliance #WomenLeaders #AthenaMeetup Laura Williams Argilla, Gavriella Schuster, Coletta Vigh, Andrea Ostrovsky, Debra Weissman, Janice Anderson, Holli Harris, Jembaa Mai, Mary-Frances Winters, Rochelle Campbell, Carolyn Campbell, Alina Zagaytova, Heidi Bodenheimer, Avril Ussery Sisk, Raechel Kummer, Kendall Holbrook, Laura Hildebrand, Sarah Nurse, Madeline Home, Marci Glavin, Sheila D. Collins, Shira Hollistrom, Sabeen Malik, Anusha Parisutham, Angela Archon, Ashley Rossi, Cristi Jakubik, Dr. Kara Hartl, Gillian Langkamp, Jamie Smith, Jenalea Howell, Joanna Kostecka, Dr. Keri Pearlson, L Tong, Laura Arroyo, Lisa Schreiber, Meghan Cassin, Sharmila Kassam, Tracy Parkhurst, Lee Petrale, Lisa Henderson, Devon Anderson, Shelly Morales, Laura Davis, Katherine Przygode, Jeannete Diaz

Trailblazers not just in their organizations, but across their industries and beyond, these Athena members contribute thought leadership and insights to foster innovation and create meaningful impact. 🟡 In Harvard Business Review, Dr. Keri Pearlson shares how cybersecurity experts and companies must shift from a prevention mindset to a resilience mindset, focusing not only on keeping attackers out but also on preparing to respond and recover when breaches occur, by building a cybersecurity culture, practicing responses, embracing "secure by design" principles, and establishing robust communication processes. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eVyRaf24 🟡 In CIO Online, Marykay Wells shares how she uses a targeted auditing system to manage technical debt proactively, enabling strategic tech investments that drive business growth and modernization while reducing risks and budget strain. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/esZFtfSQ #AthenaThoughtLeadership #WomenLeaders

Join us for 3 superb public Salons this month featuring top C-suite executives, founders, and leadership experts! Gain invaluable insights, network with industry leaders, and elevate your professional journey. Don't miss these opportunities to learn and grow with the best. 📅 August 7 – Unleash Your Impact with Jocelyn King. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eNi_Whef 📅 August 8 – CHRO Perspectives with Lisa Buckingham, CHRO of U.S. Soccer Federation. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e3p7fyFq 📅 August 29 – CEO Perspectives with Shelley Zalis, CEO and Founder of The Female Quotient. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e95N2MTi All of our public Salons are virtual, free of charge, and open to all! RSVP today and engage in these insightful conversations. #AthenaSalon #AthenaImpact #ModernBoardroom #CEOPerspectives #CHROPerspectives #ExecutiveEducation 

Are you a leader who... 🟡 Is stepping into or has recently been promoted to a C-suite role? 🟡 Desires to make a greater impact as a leader? 🟡 Is considering a career transition? 🟡 Prefers a fast-tracked, high-engagement cohort experience? Then Athena Academy's Unleash Your Impact: Executive Excellence program is for you. Led by top executive coaches and leadership experts, our thoughtfully designed program equips you with the strategies needed to elevate from competence to high-impact leadership in any organization. The next cohort begins September 18. To learn more visit https://lnkd.in/eY22hRDs #AthenaImpact #WomenLeaders #ExecutiveEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership

In the latest Salon in our CEO Perspectives Series, Dr. Tom Leighton, CEO of Akamai Technologies, shared invaluable insights on navigating through dynamic times, the art of truly listening to and anticipating customer needs, and embracing professional risk-taking. Thanks to Tom for sharing his fascinating journey to CEO and his leadership wisdom! Check out the highlights and get inspired by watching the video below. ⬇️ Join us for a Salon and cultivate your strength as a leader. RSVP to an event at: https://lnkd.in/dvW3G6XP Interested in joining our community? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gUxyGw-q #AthenaSalon #WomenLeaders #ExecutiveEducation

Please join us in congratulating the following Athena members on their recent accomplishments: ⭐️ Tanja Powers was appointed to the board of Gateway Mountain Center ️⭐️ Yvonne Wassenaar was appointed to the board of Braze ️⭐️ Delida Costin was appointed to the board of First Star, Inc. ️⭐️ Lizbeth Zepeda was appointed Founder and Fractional Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant at LKE Fractional HR Congratulations to these outstanding #womenleaders – we are honored to have you in our community and celebrate with you as you reach your biggest career goals.