ATHENA Akron in Portage County Lunch Forum: Purpose-Driven Leadership
2026-04-15 11:30 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center, 215 S Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240, United States
Register Now! Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM – Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center

Join us as we welcome members and guests to our ATHENA Akron in Portage County Leadership Forum. Our program features “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about “Purpose-Driven Leadershp: Changing Society for the Greater Good”

Women in Leadership - Becoming an Agent of Change
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:15 | Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH, 44303, United States
Fri. May 1. 2026 — 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM — ‘Women in Leadership – Becoming an Agent of Change’

Welcome to Women in Leadership – Becoming an Agent of Change
Join us at Portage Country Club on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on Becoming an Agent of Change!
Let’s come together to share ideas, network, and learn from each other. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is for you!
Get ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

ATHENA Akron PM - BOUNCE Innovation Hub - hosted by Jessica Sublett
2026-05-20 16:30 - 19:00 | Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 South Main Street, Akron, OH, 44311, United States
Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Jessica Sublett, CEO, BOUNCE Innovation Hub

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
526 S. Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44311

Venue Information:
· South on Main Street
· Under the skybridge to GOJO HQ on left
· Turn right on W. Falor St. into Canal Place – see sign for 526 S. Main
· One long brick building
· See BOUNCE building on left – sign on corner
· See steps to entry door – and also long ramp to entrance
· Open surface parking across from entrance

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Meet and Greet
5:30PM – 6:15 PM
Welcome
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Connections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guests

Members may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee.

TICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15

ATHENA Akron, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders, and to offer programs for leadership development.
Registrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.

18th Annual ATHENA Akron's 2026 Women's Leadership Day Luncheon
2026-06-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Join Us on June 17, 2026 at the 18th Annual ATHENA Akron's 2026 Women's Leadership Day Luncheon

Invite an emerging woman leader to join you to mentor and celebrate as we participate in roundtable discussions about each person’s leadership journey and what they want to achieve. Many established women leaders at each table will help the emerging women leaders make connections, find resources and get clarity about their next steps.

Rebecca Guzy Woodford, Community Advocate, Past President BOD ATHENA Akron, and Retired Sr. EVP, Greater Akron Chamber, will emcee the event.
Torey S. Tolson, FirstEnergy Corp, Community Involvement Consultant (OH/MD/WV Region), will present the keynote welcome.

Elevating the Voices and Influence of Women Leaders Across Generations
2026-07-10 11:30 - 13:15 | Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Fri. July 10. 2026 — 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM –Elevating the Voices and Influence of Women Leaders Across Generations

***PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE***
Welcome to Elevating the Voices and Influence of Women Leaders Across Generations!
Join us at FAIRLAWN Country Club on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on the Influence of Women Leaders Across Generations!
Let’s come together to share ideas, network, and learn from each other. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is for you!
Get ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

Women's Wellness -- Promoting a Healthier Version of You
2026-08-07 11:30 - 13:15 | Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Fri. August 7. 2026 — 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM –Women's Wellness — Techniques for Promoting a Healthier Version of You

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
Welcome to Women’s Wellness — Techniques for Promoting a Healthier Version of You!
Join us at FAIRLAWN Country Club on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on Women’s Wellness — Promote a Healthier You!
Let’s come together to share ideas, network, and learn from each other. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is for you!
Get ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

Women Shaping Tomorrow -- Leading with Vision and Courage
2026-09-04 11:30 - 13:15 | Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH, 44303, United States
Fri. September 4. 2026 — 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM –Women Shaping Tomorrow –Leading with Vision and Courage

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
Welcome to Women Shaping Tomorrow — Leading with Vision and Courage.
Join us at PORTAGE COUNTRY CLUB on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on Leading with Vision and Courage.
Established and emerging women leaders and community women professionals are invited to meet and share thoughts and experiences. You’ll be inspired, energized, and open to new ideas and opportunities as we connect at this special event.
Get ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

ATHENA Akron PM - Davey Tree -The SEED Training Center
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Davey Tree – The SEED Training Session, 6700 State Route 43 - Kent, Ohio, Akron, OH, 44444, United States
Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an
After Hours event hosted by Sandra Reid, Executive Vice President, Davey Tree

Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Sandra Reid, Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning, Davey Tree.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
6700 State Route 43
Kent, Ohio 44240
Attire
Attendees encouraged to dress comfortably and wear
walking shoes
Parking Info
Park in the Visitor Designated Spots at the SEED
Training Center

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Meet and Greet/Refreshments
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Welcome and Introduction of Host for Remarks
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Short Intro Program followed by Tour
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Follow-up Meet and Greet/Refreshments
7:00 PM
Close by Thanking Attendees

Members may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee.

TICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15

ATHENA Akron, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders, and to offer programs for leadership development.
Registrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
