Athena Alliance
May 21, 2026

Thank you for joining our SoCal Summit.

You're in a room of high-achieving women — operators, board members, founders, investors — building career optionality on their terms. That's Athena Alliance: 1,000+ members, seven Summits, intimate tables, and a Member Engagement Advisor who knows your name and goals from day one. Community and ambition, working together all year long.

What Athena is

For the leader architecting her next chapter.

Athena members carry a Portfolio of Impact™ — the board seat, the operating role, the check they're writing, the company they're quietly building. Athena is where those compound instead of compete.

~600
women supported into paid board roles
3,200+
key connections facilitated between members
500+
hours of learning content on demand
15+
peer groups where the next chapter takes shape
100+
in-person gatherings around the country
7
flagship Summits every year
What Membership Includes

Community, curriculum, and concierge guidance.

Community
1,000+ women leaders. 15+ peer groups, 100+ in-person gatherings, 7 flagship Summits annually.
Learning
500+ hours on-demand, live weekly salons, and cohort-based Academy courses on board, leadership, and investing.
Expert Guidance
A dedicated Member Engagement Advisor, 1:1 coaching, and recruiter help on bio, board resume, and LinkedIn.
Opportunities
Board and executive roles via trusted partner networks, plus proactive intros from the community.
What our members say

Athena, in their own words.

I loved the real world stories shared by the faculty. I feel very grateful to hear from these immensely qualified and exceptional leaders and board members. They are dispelling a lot of myths, illuminating the role and responsibility, as well as giving me a great deal to think about as I step into board roles of my own.

— Member, Founder + Board Directoron the Modern Boardroom course

Athena has given me an incredibly high-quality peer group to network with and learn from — people who truly care about supporting each other, with the wisdom and experience to add value.

— Member, SVP + Board Directoron the Peer Groups

Great connections and conversations. The perfect prompts that led us to find common ground quickly.

— Member, Chief People Officeron the Member Mixers

Athena's Virtual Salons provide invaluable information you won't find in any book. Suddenly topics I needed to know — but didn't know I needed to know — are being discussed.

— Member, CEO + Board Directoron the weekly Salons

I attended my first Athena Alliance Summit in New York and had the opportunity to connect with an inspiring group of women founders, executives, and investors. Having a safe space for real, powerful conversations is what will stay with me most.

— Member, Healthcare Leader + Board Directoron the NYC Summit, April 7, 2026

Your next step

Two paths forward.

Map your next chapter

Book a consult

30 minutes with a New Member Consultant — your year ahead, your priorities, which Academy course will fit, and how Athena's community works alongside it.

If you're ready to join

Join now

For tonight's Summit guests, with our thanks: SoCalSummitMember10 for 10% off membership, or SoCalSummit20 for 20% off membership paired with an Academy course. Both hold through June 4.

Have questions? Email us at membership@athenaalliance.com