PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
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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. – Graduate Engineering Professional Development Consultant, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh