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.

Event Series ATHENA

ATHENA Leadership Forum

Postma Center at Pine Rest 300 68th St SE, Building C, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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 […]

Event Series ATHENA

36th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration

JW Marriott Grand Rapids 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The ATHENA Awards Celebration honors those who embody, encourage and promote the inclusion of women. Join us for an afternoon of celebration, inspiration, networking, and announcing our ATHENA award recipients.   […]

Event Series ATHENA

ATHENA Leadership Forum

The High Five GR 19 LaGrave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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 […]