About Young Athena

The Young Athena Program is a Positive Youth Development Program that supports young Women ages 14-24. This program teaches young women how to unlock their most authentic selves and discover how to lead from exactly where they are. 

Our curriculum follows our four core values: Illuminate, Grow, Champion and Honor, which are infused with the Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership from the book Becoming Athena: The Eight Principles of Enlighted Leadership by Martha Mayhood Mertz. 

See our core values below!

 We all have an opportunity to illuminate our worlds

through our unique ability to live authentically as we learn constantly.

Infused with the Principles: Live Authentically and Learn Constantly

 We grow ourselves through developing meaningful connections, valuing the gifts others bring to the world, and bonding with others in a profound way. 

Infused with the Principles: Build Relationships and Foster Collaboration

 We generate an influential force for good in the world through our compassionate commitment, determination, and respect for others as we courageously advocate in the world around us.

Infused with the Principles: Act Courageously and Advocate Fiercely 

 We strengthen the bonds between all of us through our ability to give back and celebrate our individual and collective triumphs as we advance the greater good. 

Infused with the Principles: Give Back and Celebrate