Athena sponsors Barnard students to attend the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) conferences in Washington DC. Topics include Women in STEM and Women in Public Policy, and conferences include panels, networking, and more. Apply today!
What We Offer
The Athena Center for Leadership Studies is dedicated to the development of inspired and courageous women leaders. There are a variety of ways to get involved with the Center. These programs are open to all Barnard students — we hope you will join us.
Athena in Action
Storytelling is an ancient human tradition — it can transform the way people engage with you and your ideas. But how do you get to an idea that's worth sharing? What makes your idea—and the way you present yourself—stand out? Join us for a hands-on workshop that will lead you through the process of defining — and refining — one precious, unique, and valuable concept that has the power to inspire audiences.
We have a variety of programs for all levels of knowledge that allow Barnard students to access the tools, tips and guidance to feel empowered to make strategic decisions now that will help build a stronger foundation for the future.
Student Spotlights
Name: Nishat Chowdhury
Major: Computer Science
Class Year: 2020
Athena Affiliation: Athena Digital Design
“I'm passionate about representation of women in STEM. Women often endure imposter syndrome in a male dominated field. ADDA provides an incredibly supportive environment that brings together women of various majors interested in using coding skills so they learn to make an impact.”
Name: Kristen Akey
Major: Political Science with a minor in Religion
Class Year: 2020
Athena Affiliation: Athena Scholar and former Intern
“I love the opportunities the Athena Scholars program provides. I have gotten to take part in a lot of neat conferences and events I otherwise would not have been aware of through Athena."
Name: Maleni Palacios Delgado
Major: Economics
Class Year: 2020
Athena Affiliation: Athena Scholar
"I love that Athena provides connections and allows you to meet leaders from all types of industries. The events and leadership labs are the perfect example of this."
Stay in the Know With Our Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletters provide you with an update on what we've been working on, give you updates on upcoming events, and include resources and articles related to women's leadership.