ATHENA Akron Events

We hold a variety of events and meetings throughout the year.

2022 Online Events

Our online events feature notable leaders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

Nov 29, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Angela Smith

Nov 8, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Jill Kolesar

Oct 26, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Carla Davis

Oct 18, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: May Chen

Oct 6, 2022 |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Kimberly Haws Falasco

Sep 28, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Dr. Leslie Parker Barnes

Sep 20, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio

Sep 6, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Leanne Graham

Aug 22, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Dr. Leslee McElrath

Aug 16, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Candice Eberhardt

Aug 9, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Ashley Krause

July 27, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Kelli Thomas

July 20, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Joni Fitch

July 13, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Heather Meeker

June 28, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Sharon C. Reaves

June 22, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Sandee Reid

June 16, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Christine Hockman

May 25, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: GinaKaye Maddox

May 18, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Gail Kerzner

May 11, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Tiffany Roper

May 4, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Barbara A. Greene

April 21, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Patricia Smoot Wicks

April 15, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Veronica Cook-Euell

March 29, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader:
Dr. Fedearia Nicholson-Sweval

March 23, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Rev. Nanette Pitt

March 17, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Sonia Karkare

February 23, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Anita Murphy

February 8, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Leslie G. Ungar

February 4, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Aimee R. Wade

January 6, 2022  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Lisa J. Petit, PhD

2021 Online Events

Our online events feature notable leaders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

December 28, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Maureen Katanic

December 13, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: LaKesh Hayes

 

December 8, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Leianne Neff Heppner

 

November 30, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Anne Armao

 

November 18, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Robyn Cutler

 

October 28, 2021  |  Q&A With an Emerging Leader: Taylor McKinnie

 

October 21, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Rev. Deniela Williams

October 13, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Nicole Mullet

September 30, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Jane Christyson

September 21, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Suzie Graham

September 10, 2021  |  13th Annual Women’s Leadership Day Lunch

2021 Honorary Chairs

August 27, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Romona J. Davis

August 9, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: DeLores Pressley


July 15, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Tia Ramlow


July 8, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Christine Curry

June 30, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Jeannine Marks

June 25, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Holly Harris Bane

June 16, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Lorna Wisham

May 25, 2021  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Heather Roszczyk

May 19, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Beth Knorr

May 12, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Marquita Mitchell

May 7, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Carla Chapman

Apr 28, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Christine Amer Mayer

Apr 19, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Cheryl Stephens

Apr 14, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Elizabeth Z. Bartz

Apr 7, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Traci J. Buckner

Mar 31, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Judge Annalisa Williams

Mar 18, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Tracy L. Carter, MHSA

Mar 11, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Dawn Distler

Mar 4, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Suzanne T. Allen, PhD

Feb 24, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Adele Dorfner Roth

Feb 18, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Angela Tucker Cooper

Feb 12, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Michelle Wilson

Jan 27, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Halle Jones Capers

Jan 21, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Christine Yuhasz

Jan 13, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Pamela Hickson-Stevenson

Jan 6, 2021  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Rochelle Sibbio

2020 Online Events

Our online events feature notable leaders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

Dec 30, 2020  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Jan Conrad

Dec 21, 2020  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Alicia Robinson

Dec 17, 2020  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Tami Bolder

Nov 24, 2020  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Pamela Valentine

Nov 19, 2020  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Michelle Mulhern

Nov 12, 2020  |  Q&A with a Notable Leader: Lakisha Miller-Barclay

Nov 2, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Dr. Jennifer Savitski, MD

Oct 26, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Dr. Alfreda Brown

Oct 22, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Stephanie York

Oct 16, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Ebony Yeboah-Amankwah

October 7, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Terri Heckman

September 29, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Karen Lefton

September 23, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Laura Culp

Sept 16, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Jacqueline Silas-Butler

September 9, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Judi Hill

September 4, 2020  |  12th Annual Women’s Leadership Day Celebration

August 27, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Julie Brandle

August 20, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Sherry Neubert

August 11, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Bernett L. Williams

August 7, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Crystal L. Jones

July 29, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Cynthia Flynn Capers

July 21, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Teresa LeGrair

July 7, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Betty Lin-Fisher

June 17, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Adina Calhoun-Walker

June 10, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Sandra Haskell

June 3, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Laurie Zuckerman

May 20, 2020  |  Q&A With a Notable Leader: Jolene Lane

2020 Leadership Forums, Panel Discussions,
Workshops and Receptions

Our Leadership Forums feature insiders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

March 2020  |  New Challenges in Women’s Studies

February 2020  |  Breakfast With the Insiders: Build &
Protect Your Reputation

February 2020 | Changing the Dialogue: How Men Benefit
From Women Mentors

January 2020 | Writing a Book or a Course

2019 Leadership Forums, Panel Discussions, Workshops and Receptions

Our Leadership Forums feature insiders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

December 2019 | Being a Fierce Advocate

November 2019 | Being Authentic

October 2019 | Being Intentional

September 2019 | ATHENA Akron in Portage County | Stress to Strength: Coping With and Managing Life’s Stressors

September 2019 | 11th Annual Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon

August 2019 | Transitions: Moving Up, Moving Over, Moving Out

July 2019 | Women Leading the Fight Against Hunger

June 2019 | Foundation Grants

May 2019 | ATHENA Akron Welcomes Women Leaders New to Their Positions

May 2019 | ATHENA Akron in Portage County: Career Transitions – Knowing When and How

May 2019 | Build and Protect Your Reputation

April 2019 | Saying YES to Working Internationally

March 2019 | Talent: Finding and Matching

February 2019 | Youth Leadership Development: Our Role

January 2019 | The Podium: Prepare For Success
Sponsored by The Huntington National Bank

2018 Leadership Forums, Panel Discussions, Workshops and Receptions

Our Leadership Forums feature insiders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

December 2018: Career Transitions: Be Prepared – Make the Leap

November 2018: DTVision After-Hours Creative Experience Workshop

November 2018: Handling Conflict With Confidence

October 2018: ATHENA Leadership Awards

October 2018: Specialized Dockets — Family Intervention Court, Mental Health Court and OVI Court

September 2018: Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon

August 2018: Building a Successful Team

July 2018: State of the Community

July 2018: Leadership in Sports — My Story

June 2018: Environmental Sustainability in the Real World

May 2018: Unconscious Bias

May 2018: Reception: Established Women Leaders in New Positions

April 2018: Relationships and Connections – Creating Opportunities, Remaking Yourself

March 2018: Community Perspectives – What Leaders Want to Know

February 2018: Leadership Transitions – Moving Forward

January 2018: Boards and Commissions — Selection and Service

2017 Leadership Forums, Panel Discussions and Receptions

December 2017: Ignite your passion and make money too

November 2017: ATHENA Leadership Awards

October 2017: ATHENA Women’s Leadership Day

September 2017: Owning a Business: My Story

August 2017: How to Articulate Your Story to Get What You Want

July 2017: State of the Community

Ilene Shapiro the state of the community July 2017

June 2017: Planning Your Next Move

May 2017: National ATHENA Award Presentation to Norma Rist

Judith Barnes Lancaster, chair of ATHENA International, presents Norma Rist with the ATHENA National Leadership Award

April 2017: Established Women Leaders in New Positions

March 2017: Personal Branding Retreat for the Professional Woman with Dr. Suzanne Allen

March 2017: Closing the Deal: Inside or Outside

Feb. 2017: Embracing Conflict

ATHENA Akron Embracing Conflict Feb 2017 Angela Dash Amanda Leffler maureen Van Duser Angela Tucker Cooper

Jan. 2017: Writing a Book: Getting Started, Getting Published and Having a Book Signing

2016 Leadership Forums, Panel Discussions and Receptions

Our Leadership Forums feature insiders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

Nov 2016 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Moving Forward

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October 2016 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon Celebration

ATHENA Akron Honorary Chairs at the 2016 Women's Leadership Day Luncheon Celebration
ATHENA Akron Honorary Chairs at the 2016 Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon Celebration

September 2016 Women Leaders in New Positions Reception

August 2016 Personal Branding

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July 2016 Multiple Generations in the Workplace

July 1 2016 Therese Griebel Merle Griff Teresa LeGrair

June 2016 Running for Office

June 3 2016 Running for Office

May 2016 Getting Healthy, Staying Healthy. After Hours Panel Discussion

Getting Healthy Staying Healthy May 18 After Hours Panel Discussion

April 2016- Rapid Career Advancement- The Hows and Whys

April 1 2016 Insiders Rapid Career Advancement- The Hows and Whys

March 2016- Confidence: The Inside Story

Confidence - the inside story March 2016 ATHENA Leadership Forum

Feb 2016- The Changing Face of Our Community – Panel Discussion

The Changing Face of Our Community

Jan 2016 – Corporate Governance – Serving on a Corporate Board

Corporate Governance -- Serving on a Corporate Board

2015 Leadership Forums with Insiders

Our Leadership Forums feature insiders who shared their stories and information with other women leaders. A moderator helps facilitate discussion and questions.

Dec. 2015: When to Say NO / More Importantly, When to Say YES

Kay Belfance, Louise Kuhns Harvey, Dorothy Jackson and Brittany Zaehringer

Nov. 2015: Transitions- Being Proactive

Tracy Maxwell Heard, Jan Leach, and Sarah Gregg

Sept. 2015: Taking Charge of Your Future

Candace Campbell Jackson, Sherry Neubert, Karen Lefton

August 2015: How to Find/Define Your Passion

Divya Sriram, Lynn Green and Jacqueline Silas-Butler August 2015

July 2015: Right Brain-Left Brain: Women Prefer Whole Brain Careers

Traci Buckner, Emily Fletcher Fein, Betsy Engels July 2015

May 2015: Work/Home/Community/ME ! How to Balance it All

Coleen Curry, Teresa LeGrair, Betty Rider, Cheryl Ward

April 2015: Workplace Politics – How to Navigate

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March 2015: Community Service – Make A Start, Make A Name, Make a Difference

March-2015-Marie-Covington-Judith-Lancaster-Judge-Carla-Moore

Feb. 2015: Mentors & Sponsors – How It Works

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Jan 2015: Appointments to Councils & Commissions

jan 2015 Pat McKay, Laurie Zuckerman and Ilene Shapiro