The Courage To Be You - Vulnerability as a Path to Connection!

Schedule

Fri Mar 06 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Portage Country Club | Akron, OH

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Fri. March 6. 2026 -- 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM -- 'The Courage To Be You - Vulnerability as a Path to Connection'
About this Event

Welcome to The Courage To Be You - Vulnerability as a Path to Connection!

Join us at Portage Country Club on March 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on the Courage to be You!

Let's come together to share ideas, network, and learn from each other. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is for you!

Get ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!


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MODERATOR

Cristina González Alcalá, Ph.D.—Director of Community Investment, Akron Community Foundation

INSIDERS

Jamie Messenger—Executive Director, NAMI Summit County

Lori Porter— Progressions Coordinator, Love Akron

Jess Rist—Chief Executive Officer, IBH Addiction Recovery


TICKETS: Event Patron $75 | ATHENA Akron Member: $40 | ATHENA Akron Member's Guest: $35 | Non-Member: $45

Registration open now....


ATHENA Akron, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders, and to offer programs for leadership development.

Registrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.

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Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron, United States

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USD 35.00 to USD 75.00

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