ACT I, II, and III (ATHENA Circle of Trust) are cohorts of emerging female leaders who empower each other to develop executive and leadership skills and advocate for one another as leaders in the Erie community. The success of ACT is based on trust and confidentiality, and the cohort participates in an extensive retreat to build rapport among its members. Accordingly, ACT cohorts are open to new members once per year and an application and interview process is required.
**To learn more about ACT and to be notified when open spots are available in any of the cohorts, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.**
ACT I Cohort Members at their 2019 retreat
ACT I is led by co-chairs Amber Kridler and Allison Hodas Members: Danielle Bates, Accudyn Products, Inc. Lauren Bauer, Merrill Lynch Rebecca Bowman, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie Joelyn Bush, United Way of Erie County Kelly Dundulė, Accudyn Products, Inc. Allison Gorman, E. Lane Boutique Allison Hodas, ERIEBANK Khadija Horton, Assistant District Attorney, Erie County Hannah Kirby, Ember + Forge Amber Kridler, DC, HealthSource Chiropractic LeAnna Nieratko, Whole Foods Co-op Ashley Senger, Language Collaborations, LLC Courtney Steding, Erie Insurance Jo Theisen, Amicangelo & Theisen
The ACT II Cohort at their 2019 retreat.
ACT II is led by co-chairs Rachel Artise and Carol Dabrowski. Members: Janae Butler, Erie Insurance Carol Dabrowski, Howard Hanna Real Estate Aubry Regan DeMarco, Consultant - Erie Insurance Abigail Groner, Erie Federal Courthouse Erin Hart, Gannon University Krissy Cole, Erie Insurance Nikki McGuire, Wabtec Corporation Sara Olive Sheehan, Werkbot Studios Heather Yusko, Movement Mortgage
ACT III is led by chair, Danielle Taft. Members: Kristen Santiago—Gone Local; Ivy + Atlas Amanda Duncan—Radius CoWork Emily Francis—Consultant Sarah Hordusky—Bayside Pharmacy Ellen Kehl—The Nonprofit Partnership Annē Lewis—Red Letter Hospitality Desirae Scott—Edinboro University of Pennsylvania April Soriano—UPMC Health Plan Danielle Taft—Penn State Behrend Victoria Turoswki—Gannon University Breanna Watts—Mercy Center for Women