Harvesting Leadership Fall Mentorfest | Live
Powered by MMA and Resmed
Presented by Athena's Emerging Leaders Committee
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Attend In Person:
9171 Towne Ctr Dr Ste 100 San Diego, California 92122
In Person Networking Begins:
5:00 PM PDT
Mentorfest Begins:
5:25 PM PDT
Event Overview:
Join Athena’s Fall MentorFest, an immersive evening of facilitated networking designed to help STEM professionals build meaningful connections, gain practical career insights, and take actionable next steps. Hosted in Marsh McLennan Agency’s beautifully renovated café space, the evening brings together accomplished mentors from Pfizer, Resmed, WD-40, and more for candid conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connection in a welcoming setting.
Mentors:
Ayesha Bokhary | Senior Category Manager, Resmed | Navigating Career Changes & Pivots
Kristen Griffin | Vice President, Global Innovation, WD-40 | Conflict Resolution & Difficult Conversations
Kathleen Hopely | Partner, PwC | Building & Leveraging Your Network
Dr. Lucy Horton | Director, Vaccines Research & Development, Pfizer | Communicating with Senior Leadership
Irit Rappley | Co-Founder, Stealth Mode Biotech | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence
Suvita Viswanathan | Senior Director, Product, Portfolio & Strategic Operations, Becton Dickinson | Leading Through Influence without Formal Authority
What to Expect:
Participate in guided, small group mentoring rotations where you'll connect with accomplished leaders, ask candid questions, and receive personalized career advice.
Enjoy curated networking over wine and a spread of nosh while building authentic relationships with fellow STEM professionals.
Capture your biggest insights on Athena's interactive Takeaway Board, creating a collective collection of ideas and inspiration from the evening.
Receive a Mentor Resource Card featuring each mentor's favorite books, podcasts, resources, and career recommendations. On the reverse side, use conversation prompts to exchange recommendations with fellow attendees, making it easy to break the ice and continue building your network.
Leave with new connections, fresh perspectives, practical resources, and the confidence to take your next career step.
Whether you're exploring new opportunities, preparing for your next leadership role, or looking to expand your network, MentorFest offers a dynamic, engaging experience designed to help you connect, learn, and grow alongside Athena's STEM community.
Full Showflow:
5:00PM: Registration, Curated Networking Activity
5:25PM: Athena & Sponsor Welcome Remarks
5:30PM: Mentor Introductions
5:35PM: Mentor Rotations
6:50PM: Networking, Takeaway Board
7:00PM: Program Concludes
Parking:
If you’re heading South on Towne Centre Drive, turn left into the parking deck (through the roundabout). Park on P1 (outside) or P2 (underground) and take the elevator to the first floor. If you are facing both buildings from the parking garage (or facing West), MMA's building is located on the left. We'll have parking validation for you at the event.