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Athena Presents | The Allyship Townhall Powered by Enlyte and Womble Bond Dickinson Leadership That Builds Bridges in a Time of Division In moments of uncertainty, strong leaders don’t retreat—they step forward. As the STEM workforce navigates rapid technological change, political polarization, and rising social tension, the next era of leadership will be defined not by volume or ideology, but by judgment, credibility, and the ability to build durable systems that work for everyone. Athena's Allyship Townhall brings together respected leaders from Congress, biotech, finance, technology, and community-building to explore a pragmatic question facing modern leadership: How do influential men and allies lead with strength, clarity, and conviction—without deepening division? This is not a conversation about blame. It is a conversation about responsibility, stewardship, and impact. A New Model of Allyship that emphasizes: - Leadership over rhetoric - Partnership over posturing - Long-term systems change over short-term wins In an era shaped by AI acceleration, workforce disruption, and declining trust in institutions, allyship has evolved into a leadership capability—one that strengthens teams, stabilizes organizations, and builds resilient communities. What This Townhall Delivers - Real-world leadership perspectives from men operating at the highest levels of science, policy, and enterprise - Candid discussion on how leaders can build trust, retain talent, and create opportunity without ideological framing - Practical insights into how allyship shows up in boardrooms, labs, legislatures, and local communities - A forward-looking model for developing change agents who build bridges—not camps Featured Leaders Dr. Nima Alamdari | Chief Science Officer, Ritual Sean Harvey | Founder, Warrior Compassion Institute Rep. Mike Levin | U.S. House of Representatives Kiley McCarthy-Connolly Scholtz | Of Councel, Womble Bond Dickinson | Moderator Bryan Pruden | Chief Financial Officer, Lindahl Reed These leaders bring grounded, experience-driven perspectives on how men and allies can lead decisively in complex environments—where silence, fragmentation, and short-term thinking carry real consequences. Who This Is For - Executives, founders, and operators - Board members and investors - Policy leaders and advisors - Men who want to lead with integrity, confidence, and impact—without performative politics Athena Stem Women on Facebook / Instagram

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