Experienced Board Directors

“The first year for board searches can be daunting. It’s quite a different role from my day job. Athena offers a lot, and my personal concierge’s help in navigating me through the Athena services—and in particular specific contacts—has been extremely helpful.”

“As an experienced bank director and university regent, I’m thrilled to be on this journey with Athena Alliance. It has personally been a sound connector to outstanding, like-minded women. I have participated as the organization has evolved over the years–forging strong alliances, increasing visibility and influence, and adding a commitment to race equity. I look forward to continuing to advocate for other women as Athena fearlessly advances.”

“As an Experienced Director in the Athena Alliance family, I have really appreciated the breadth of topics and the frequency of the Virtual Salons. Every aspect of Board service has been a topic of discussion, and I particularly applaud Athena Alliance for tackling the tough issues and challenges for Boards today. I ALWAYS walk away more knowledgeable.”

“As an Experienced Director in the Athena Alliance family, I have really appreciated the breadth of topics and the frequency of the Virtual Salons. Every aspect of Board service has been a topic of discussion, and I particularly applaud Athena Alliance for tackling the tough issues and challenges for Boards today. I ALWAYS walk away more knowledgeable.”

“I joined because Athena Alliance is relentless in the quest to ensure equal representation of women on boards. The network and the rich programming provide significant ongoing value for me. Additionally, Athena has introduced me to several companies looking for board directors with my experience. I’m interviewing for 2 incredible opportunities now that I would not have known about without Athena Alliance!”

“I joined Athena to be part of a network of women that are making a difference and to find the network to help me expand my board service. My membership has proven to be valuable for meeting amazing women, being exposed to possible board positions and for being a mentor and mentee.”

“Athena is on the forefront of supporting women in their professional development and simultaneously connecting nominating committee chairs with highly qualified female candidates. It is clear Athena provides guidance to expand your network, posts notifications about board opportunities, and gives access to a suite of webinars that offer insights on topics relevant to new and experienced board members.”

“As a member of Athena, I have gained tremendous value through increased knowledge, networking with talented female executives, and access to unique board opportunities.”

“Athena offers timely and relevant information to existing and upcoming board members. The networking and mentoring opportunities are invaluable.”

“I joined Athena to gain further perspective on emerging board topics, to broaden my exposure to open board seats, and to enjoy engagement with this network of accomplished women. Athena has delivered fully on these goals! Athena members and outside experts lead informative, provocative, and engaging salons that often result in new 1:1 or small group connections. There is great momentum in the number of board opportunities presented to Athena members, thanks to a steady stream of new sources.”

“Athena Alliance not only serves to identify opportunities but actually curates those opportunities based on understanding of it members’ unique background and expertise. This is a true differentiator for both potential board members and enterprises. Athena Alliance understands its members and can offer enterprises a true custom match. As a member, I have been selected for a board where I can truly contribute and make a real difference. This is the Athena hallmark!”

“I joined Athena Alliance because of the quality of the women they attract and my belief in their cause. As a member of Athena, I have learned how to be a more impactful board member and how to better represent myself. I have also met many accomplished and interesting women and have had an opportunity to share my experiences with other aspiring board members. It’s been a wonderful journey!”

“I learned about Athena Alliance when a colleague recommended it to me. I joined Athena Alliance to gain access to board opportunities and to become a better board member through the many educational and informational programs they offer. I have applied for several board opportunities that I know I would not have been aware of if not for Athena.”

“I am impressed by the focus on uplifting the community of women by enabling mentoring of board-ready women by experienced board members, educating women on board-readiness, and curating potential board member candidates for companies.”

“I joined Athena Alliance because the power of learning and networking with brilliant women across a broad variety of disciplines and industries allows me to continuously grow as an executive and board member. It also allows me to share with others what I have learned throughout my journey helping to coach and inspire women in the C-suite and board room.”

“The Athena Alliance is the only board-focused group that provides comprehensive services to get onto a board, i.e., from professional development to demand generation for board positions to board placement. Not only have I improved my professional skills but I’ve also secured two board placements since joining.”

“I joined Athena to extend and expand my network of professional, accomplished women all dedicated to excellence in corporate governance. The weekly sessions have been invaluable as they present insightful, cutting edge topics/issues for all of us to consider.”

“While in search of my first board seat, I was introduced to Coco and the Athena Alliance. Athena helped to prepare me for professional board service through their networking, training, and assistance in preparing a comprehensive board package and marketing profile. All of this culminated in my first public board seat with Avalara in late 2018.”

“I joined Athena Alliance because I believe in the power of women networking and helping each other. The members are incredibly talented, the community is tremendously supportive, and there is a strong flow of board opportunities of all shapes and sizes. I have benefitted from connecting with highly experienced board members who have helped me on my journey as well.”

“I joined Athena to gain further perspective on emerging board topics, to broaden my exposure to open board seats, and to enjoy engagement with this network of accomplished women. Athena has delivered fully on these goals! Athena members and outside experts lead informative, provocative, and engaging salons that often result in new 1:1 or small group connections. There is great momentum in the number of board opportunities presented to Athena members, thanks to a steady stream of new sources.”