The ATHENA Awards Program of Greater Pittsburgh
The ATHENA Awards Program of Greater Pittsburgh distinguishes itself from other regional awards through its emphasis on women mentoring other women and/or girls.
Two recognitions are presented at its annual fall luncheon (taking place virtually in 2020): the traditional ATHENA Award, which since 1990 has celebrated women who demonstrate excellence in their profession, contribute to their community and mentor other women; and the ATHENA Young Professional Award, created in 2011 to highlight a woman age 35 or younger who dedicates her time and talent to helping other women and girls to thrive.
Each recipient receives a handcrafted sculpture representing the Greek goddess Athena, known for her courage guided by wisdom.
The ATHENA Awards luncheon in Pittsburgh is one of the largest annual gatherings among the hundreds of ATHENA International events presented around the world.
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2020 ATHENA Award Finalists
Yvonne Cook
President
Highmark Foundation
Dr. Kathi Elliott
CEO
Gwen’s Girls
Dr. Angela Reynolds, PhD
CEO
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Dr. Doris Rubio, PhD
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research Education and Training, Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Tanya Vokes Mallory
CEO
Dress for Success Pittsburgh
2020 ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists
Sharnay Hearn Davis
Founder
#SistersLiftingasWeClimb Network
Bhavini Patel
CEO & Co-Founder
BeamData
Amanda Susko
Senior Director, Foundation Programs & Strategic Planning
Pittsburgh Penguins
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2020 Host Committee
Chair
Stephanie Garbe
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Vice Chair
Beth Bershok
Herbein + Company, Inc.
Committee Members
Tracy Acord Oliver
WTAE-TV/Channel 4
Lynn Banaszak
Disruptive Health Technology Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
Sara Basko
KPMG LLP
Jenn Beer
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Christy Blose
KPMG LLP
Maris A. Bondi, MPH, MHS
UPMC Health Plan
Jennifer L. Cairns
Sarah Heinz House
Annie Clough
UPMC Health Plan
Jerry Cozewith
Sarah Heinz House (Retired)
Beth Crow
Comcast
Susan S. Cruz, CTFA
Merrill Lynch
Shannon Dern
numo
Suzy Donahue
Citizens Bank
Audrey Dunning
CGI
Anne Flynn Schlicht
Womens’ Business Center, Chatham University
Kate Gionta
KPMG LLP
Jeanne Givner
FedEx Ground
Katelyn Haas-Conrad
Allegheny Conference
Allison Kaharick
Pittsburgh Technology Council
Beth Lynch
Fort Pitt Capital Group
Amiena Mahsoob
Winchester Thurston School
Beth Marcello
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Suzanne Meyer
MSM Digital Marketing
Claire Milinski
Burns White
Delvina L. Morrow
The Pittsburgh Penguins
Lee Ann Munger
United Way of Southwestern PA
Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis
Women for a Healthy Environment
Susan Orr-McManigle
Sojourner House
Danielle Parson
Propel Schools
Lynne Popash
United Way of Southwestern PA
Pam Quatchak
Rowland School of Business, Point Park University
Becky Rickard
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Sabrina Saunders Mosby
Vibrant Pittsburgh
Lisa Scales
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Janel Skelley
Allegheny Conference
Andréa Stanford
BNY Mellon
Debbie Stockdale
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.
Christy Uffelman
EDGE Leadership Solutions
Jenn Van Dam
Innovation Works
Megan Walsh
Sisterson & Co. LLP
Nicole Webster
Accenture
Jessica Whalen
TiER1 Performance Solutions
LaTasha Wilson-Batch
Best of the Batch Foundation
Jeremy Zeman
Williams