While AthenaSan Diego recognizes the importance of general networking by members, it also provides for the needs of those with common job functions to exchange ideas in smaller peer groups. This forms the basis for Athena Affinity Groups, an important member benefit.

To provide senior executive women in the biosciences in Southern California with the opportunity to network, learn, and discuss relevant issues through educational programs and facilitated discussions.
Learn More For technology and life-science company chief financial officers only.
Learn More Created in response to the growing number of women starting their own businesses. Athena Entrepreneurs provides assistance with business plans and raising capital, and facilitates connections to high-caliber entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers.
Learn More A unique, high-value benefit of Athena membership that regularly brings together groups of professional women, with varied interests and backgrounds, to discuss and share issues and concerns in a confidential and trusting environment.
Learn More Dedicated to meeting the unique challenges of women in high technology companies and the service firms who support them.
Learn More The Athena Associate Member Affinity Group provides the opportunity for women on the executive path to network and learn through educational programs and informal gatherings.