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History of ATHENA InternationalMore than 40 years ago our founder Martha Mayhood Mertz was told that women are not leaders. She obviously felt otherwise. She believed if women were recognized for their leadership achievements, they could no longer be dismissed! In Martha’s vision, ATHENA International has honored nearly 8,000 trailblazers and change makers, who are opening doors of leadership opportunities for women and girls around the world. While honoring these women, ATHENA International noticed that they embodied many shared traits. With funding from the WK Kellogg Foundation we began research into the nature of these characteristics. We found - distinct ways in which women lead; a different type of leadership, one that is diverse, inclusive, and collaborative. Different from the all-too-common command and control style. In addition, extensive - external research also demonstrates that having a diverse range of voices in leadership positions have positive results on overall organizational success. From these findings, the ATHENA LEADERSHIP MODEL was born! Live Authentically, Learn Constantly, Build Relationships, Foster Collaboration, Act Courageously, Advocate Fiercely, Give Back and Celebrate. Not only has ATHENA International been celebrating these Change Makers - but we have also grown into a catalyst for developing and training them. Through diverse and transformative programs that aim to create a balance in leadership voices worldwide. ATHENA’s experiential programs, empower everyone to discover and ignite the authentic leader within by amplifying, and celebrating girls, women, and allies. ATHENA leaders know that for women to rise, all of us must come together to shatter the glass ceiling.
At the heart of everything we do is the established ATHENA Leadership Model driven by the Eight Principles of Enlightened LeadershipWe invite you to partner with us
Participate in or bring our transformation leadership programs to your community Support a local entrepreneur through ATHENA Powerlink. Honor women in your community through the ATHENA Leadership Award. Become a Certified ATHENA facilitator. ATHENA International Founding Lifetime MembersAdrianne Henderson, Aimee Mills, Barbara Moore King, Andrea Conner, Angela Dash, Cathy Harris, Ann Playter, Barb Hodel, Barbara Dzur, Billye Proctor Shaw, Bonnie Benkula, Bridget Glavaz, Candace Wagner, Carla Carstens, Carla Michelotti, Cheryl Ward, Christine Bd-flex m-0 n, Chuck Spadafora, Colleen Moore Mezler, Crystal Swann Blackdeer, Debra Adams Simmons, Debra Dellaposta, Deirdre Joy Smith, Dianne Dinkel, Donna Waltz-Jaskolski, Dr. Katherine Y Bd-flex m-0 n, Dwain Deville, Ellen Ruddock, Eloise Childers, Florine Mark, Gabriella Spadafora, Genie Kutchins, George Lemon, Giavanna Spadafora, Gladys Wright Knox, Heather Paquette, Ilene Shapiro, Jackie D'Escoto, James F Anderton IV, Jan Davies McDermott, Jan Maddox, Jane Blain Gilbertson, Janet Fry-Cappy, Janet Green, Janine Janosky, Joan Bump, Joanne Osmond, Jocelyn Davey-Hawreluik, Judith Lancaster, Karalin G. (Alsdurf) McKain, Kathi Bond, Kathryn Lima, Kathryn Michael, Kay Feagles, KL Daly, Laurie Zuckerman, Lee Anne Doyle, Linda Ackley, Linda Furgason, Linda Spadafora, Linda Stevenson, Lisa Pierce, LoLita Toney, Lynn Myers, Margaret Goatcher, Margaret Mullen, Mari Kay Scott, Marian Carrington, Marie Covington, Mark Coe, Marlene Kowalski-Braun, Martha Mertz, Marti Morfitt, Mary Ann Jones, Ph.D., Mary Katherine Krause, Mary MacLaren, MaryLee Davis, Megan Agyeman, Mia-Ann Spadafora, Michelle Mertz, Naomi Stutzman, Norma Rist, Pamela Kiltau, Patricia Hallberg, Patricia Pierce, Patricia Shultz, Paula Giovacchini, Paulette Synegal Law, Rita Shisler, Robin Shabazz, Sam Childers , Sandi Saksena, Sarah Jennings, Sheri Jones, Terri Hedges, Tina Boone, Todd Popham, Tori Farmer, Yolanda Crittenden, Yvonne Wood.
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