Athena succeeds because of the energy, commitment and vision of its members. A leadership, education, and support program for executive and middle management women in San Diego's biosciences, technology, healthcare, defense, clean-tech and energy industries, and the services sector.

Athena San Diego is a self-supporting non-profit organization that relies upon member dues, corporate sponsors, and program fees to fund its staff and activities.

There are two membership categories:
Executive Member: Open to director, partner, or above in science, technology, healthcare, defense, energy or clean-tech company, or a service provider company that is an Athena San Diego Sponsor
Associate Member: For those not yet at the director level but who are on a fast track to the executive suite in an Athena-sponsor company. Associate Membership requires sponsorship by a current Athena Executive Member.

Many of Athena San Diego's Signature Series programs and other events are open to the public.

Athena San Diego is the premiere leadership organization for women executives in the San Diego science, technology, healthcare, defense, energy and clean-tech sectors, and the services sectors. Join Athena San Diego to be part of a highly influential organization that unites its members in a network of leadership, support, and education to address the unique business issues and challenges they face.

Corporate funding permits Athena San Diego to offer the highest-quality programming, often featuring nationally-recognized speakers from around the country. For more information about corporate sponsorships contact Athena San Diego.

Athena San Diego has forged strong links with other regional and national organizations such as the San Diego Software Industry Council, BIOCOM, Society of Women Engineers, Association for Women in Science, Women in Technology International, and Catalyst, to name a few.

Athena San Diego has created a number of "affinity groups" that meet regularly to discuss challenges, obstacles, issues, and concerns of specific industries or management functions.