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About ATHENA Grand Rapids
We empower, connect, and equip women in West Michigan to fearlessly lead and cultivate our next generation of leaders.
ATHENA, an affinity group of the Grand Rapids Chamber, provides the information, access, and connections to support the professional development of women professionals in West Michigan. The scheduled events and programs of ATHENA are built upon 8 Principles: Learning, Relationships, Celebration & Joy, Courageous Acts, Fierce Advocacy, Authentic Self, Collaboration, and Giving Back.
ATHENA Grand Rapids focuses on issues and topics relevant to women professionals at all career levels in corporations, small businesses, public and non-profit organizations within our community. The program offers the annual ATHENA Leadership Award, ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award, and ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award, scholarships to women, and leadership forums and events.
ATHENA International
Mission & Vision: Ignite, Amplify, and Celebrate Women Leaders.
ATHENA International is a catalyst for developing diverse, transformative leaders worldwide through experiential programs that ignite, amplify, and celebrate girls, women, and allies – from young scholars to seasoned professionals.
ATHENA Eileen DeVries Scholarship Fund
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Who are you supporting?
Women over the age of 30 as they return to school or continue their higher education in the Grand Rapids area. -
Why Give?
As the country’s first ATHENA scholarship fund, we are able to come alongside women in our local Grand Rapids community by providing support and access to pursue their professional development goals. As part of ATHENA Grand Rapids, we have the opportunity and responsibility to empower, connect, and equip women in West Michigan to fearlessly lead and cultivate our next generation of leaders.
DONATE TO THE GRAND RAPIDS CHAMBER ATHENA EILEEN DEVRIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
How to Get Involved
Attend events
Looking to take one step further
beyond events?
Join the ATHENA Action Committee!
Promote events and be intentional in inviting and including new people.
Unofficially lead table discussions to ensure depth and participation at ATHENA Leadership Forums.
Actively create a strong community where people own their ATHENA power.
Participate 3 times a year in our committee meetings to help foster the ATHENA principles in our community.
Contact Shawnee Eder for more information about the ATHENA Action Committee.
