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 Ashley Senger and Allison Gorman Members: Kristi Bailey, Team Hardinger 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 Lindsay Moore, Moore Research Services, Inc. LeAnna Nieratko, Whole Foods Co-op Ashley Senger, Language Collaborations, LLC Courtney Steding, Erie Insurance Jo Theisen, Amicangelo & Theisen Jackie Williams, Williams & Jorden, Attorneys at Law
The ACT II Cohort at their 2019 retreat.
ACT II is led by co-chairs Rachel Artise and Carol Dabrowski. Members: Chrissy Anthony, ERIEBANK Rachel Artise, The UPS Store Brenna Lee, UPMC Hamot Carol Dabrowski, Howard Hanna Aubry Regan DeMarco, Mindfully Social Abigail Groner, Erie County Government - Judge Walsh Erin Hart, Gannon University Jennifer Hausmann, Erie Brewing Company Sarah Hlusko, Life Services Management Corporation Amanda Hurd, Yokel Local Internet Marketing Miranda Melquist, Nurturinse Counseling and Wellness Sara Olive Sheehan, Werkbot Studios Clarice Sidun, Sisters of St. Joseph NWPA Andrea Sprickman, FishUSA
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