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The Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award recognizes exceptional women who demonstrate excellence in their profession, contribute to their community, and help other women and girls to succeed through mentorship.

On behalf of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and the ATHENA Host Committee, we are excited to announce and congratulate the following 2025 Finalists:

2025 ATHENA Award Finalists (in alphabetical order)
- Beth Bershok – Chief Marketing Officer, Louis Plung & Company
- Eliada Griffin-EL, Ph.D. – S. Kent Rockwell Endowed Professor, Rockwell School of Business and Director, Massey Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Robert Morris University
- Kathy Humphrey – President, Carlow University
- Kristin Ioannou – Executive Director, Pennsylvania Women Work
- MJ Klimas – Principal, Presence Plus

2025 ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists (in alphabetical order)
- Madeline Adamczyk – Senior Marketing Strategist, Schneider Downs
- Deanna David – Director of Programs, Variety the Children's Charity
- Valerie Kerr, Ed.D. – Associate Director of Graduate Professional Development, Cooperative Education and Internships, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

We hope to see you at the annual ATHENA luncheon as we celebrate these eight inspiring leaders in Pittsburgh!

Sponsorships are available for this can't-miss event—contact Ashley Steckel (asteckel@pghtech.org) to learn more.

When: Friday, September 5, 2025

Where: The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel |1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Agenda:
11:00AM-12:00PM | Networking
12:00PM-1:30PM | Luncheon Program

Special thanks to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Champagne Toast Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Story Partner

A/V Partner

Cost:
MEMBER
Early Bird | $90
Regular | $100
Late | $115

Table of 10:
Early Bird | $850
Regular | $950
Late | $1050

NON-MEMBER
Early Bird | $120
Regular | $130
Late | $140

Table of 10:
Early Bird | $1150
Regular | $1250
Late | $1350

*Early Bird Pricing ends August 14, 2025.

Interested in joining the Tech Council? Please contact Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org.

Contact Information:
For content or logistics questions: Allison Kaharick, Sr. Director Major Programs, akaharick@pghtech.org.
For registration questions: Lauren Lowen, Event Coordinator, llowen@pghtech.org.
For sponsorship questions: Ashley Steckel, Director of Business Development and Advertising, asteckel@pghtech.org.