Honoring Extraordinary Women Leaders: | I95 Business

The Harford Community College Foundation and PK LAW cordially invite you to celebrate the achievements of women in leadership at the upcoming ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast, taking place on March 1 at 7:30 AM at the Richlin Ballroom. This prestigious event recognizes and honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their careers and actively support the advancement of women in their professional communities.

Hosted by the Harford Community College Foundation, the ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast is affiliated with ATHENA International, a global organization dedicated to empowering women leaders and recognizing their contributions to their communities on a national level. By honoring exceptional women, the ATHENA Leadership Award Program seeks to inspire others to pursue their leadership aspirations and excel in their chosen fields.

ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipients have represented a broad range of careers including those in healthcare, marketing, the defense community, local government and banking. This year, an ATHENA Leadership Award will be also be presented to a qualifying organization, which will be awarded the ATHENA Organizational Award.

This year’s keynote speaker, Kelly Schulz, CEO, Maryland Tech Council, is a mother, wife, successful small business owner, and served seven years in Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration as the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Commerce. Kelly is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working within government administrations.

The event proceeds will support the ATHENA Leadership Scholarship, which is awarded to a returning adult student with the potential to become a future leader in their career and community. Scholarships play a crucial role in enabling Harford Community College students to pursue their educational goals and achieve their professional aspirations.

Join us in honoring these inspiring women leaders and supporting the next generation of female trailblazers. Mark your calendars for March 1 and register for the ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast today.

Many generous sponsors are instru-mental to the event and scholarship fund’s success: Presenting Sponsor, PK Law; ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Sponsor, The Daily Record; Finalist Sponsor, APGFCU; Platinum Sponsors, Freedom Federal Credit Union, Harford Community College, Harford Bank, Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc; Gold Sponsors, Towson University in Northeastern Maryland; Silver Sponsors, Harford County Chamber of Commerce, Har-Co Credit Union, Elegant Restoration, Inc., Emerald Builders, Inc.; Bronze Sponsors, Vagabond Sandwich Co., Harford Family House, Harford County Government, Hill Tech Solutions, Palumbo Insurance Associates; Media Sponsors, I95 Business Magazine; In-Kind Sponsor, Flowers by Bauers. Sponsor listing is as of the publication release date.

Tickets and Event Information: Please visit go.harford.edu/foundationevents or call 443-412-2675 for event information and ticket purchase details. I95 Sponsored Content

2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalists

Jennifer Redding , Executive Director, Behavioral Health Services | University of Maryland/Upper Chesapeake Health

 

 

Erica Bertoli, Workforce Community Outreach Lead | US Army DEVCOM

 

 

Stacey Rebbert, Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications | Harford Mutual Insurance Group

 

 

Pamela Smith, McKinney-Vento Liaison for Unsheltered Children and Youth | Harford County Public Schools

 

 

 

2024 ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists

Samantha Harris, Legislative Aide to Council President | Harford County Council

 

 

Lauren Beward, Business Development Manager | Bravura Information Technology Systems, Inc.

 

 

Lea Cataggio, Volunteer Manager | Anna’s House

 

 

Stacy Guerin, Assistant Vice President of Operations | University of Maryland/Upper Chesapeake Health

 

 

April Cheatham, Director of Community & Business Relations | Extreme Family Outreach

 

 

 

2024 ATHENA Organizational Award Finalists

• Laurel Bush Family Dentistry 
• SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center)
• Beacon Staffing Alternatives, Inc.
• Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc.

go.harford.edu/foundationevents

 

March 1, 2024, 7:30 – 10:00 AM  – The Richlin Ballroom

DID YOU KNOW? The Harford Community College Foundation has awarded over $20,000 to HCC students through the ATHENA Leadership Scholarship. This $1,000 award is available annually.

A second $500 scholarship funded through ATHENA event proceeds is awarded each year to a student who completes the Emerging Leaders Program at HCC.