Amanda “Mandy” Guay is committed to improving public health. As director of community health at North Country HealthCare, Guay is recognized as the organization’s lead public health champion who protects vulnerable populations by securing resources for Northern Arizonans. In her role, she oversees and develops community health and behavioral health programming for specific target populations. Those who work with her say she has attracted millions of dollars in grants to the region and brought … [Read more...] about Public Health Champion Receives the Flagstaff ATHENA Award
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Prescott-Area ATHENA Recipient to be Honored
In her experience growing up, and even during her career, Martha Mayhood Mertz wondered why women that she considered to be skilled and inspirational did not commonly rise to the ranks of leadership. Thus, she figured, if women’s strengths were publicly recognized, they could no longer be denied. That was nearly 40 years ago. The ATHENA program she launched in 1982 from Lansing, Michigan, has become an international movement. And, this month, a Prescott-area leader will join the ranks of … [Read more...] about Prescott-Area ATHENA Recipient to be Honored
Flagstaff ATHENA Anne Newland Recognized for Leadership Through Pandemic
Dr. Anne Newland is the 2021 ATHENA Award recipient, an honor sponsored by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. She has been serving as North Country HealthCare CEO since December 2015. Prior to that, she served as the chief medical officer. Under her leadership, Dr. Newland developed the North Country HealthCare Foundation and launched a community-based family residency program, bringing much-needed doctors to the region. The organization has nearly 500 employees and revenues of more … [Read more...] about Flagstaff ATHENA Anne Newland Recognized for Leadership Through Pandemic
Business Women Honored
Flagstaff Business News congratulates this year's Athena Award winners. The Flagstaff Chamber has sponsored the ATHENAs for more than two decades. The awards honor local businesswomen who serve the community and assist other women in the attainment of their goals. The chamber recently began including the Young Professional Award to recognize emerging business leaders who serve as role models for young women, professionally and personally. This year's winner is Brenda Silveus who is … [Read more...] about Business Women Honored
Athena Award Nominations Due
Dec. 10 Deadline for the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Awards is December 10th. Outstanding women who have noteworthy careers and spend time mentoring others will be recognized during the 22nd Annual ATHENA Awards. The traditional ATHENA Award is presented to a local businesswoman who has achieved excellence in her field while serving the community. The Young Professionals honor celebrates an emerging leader in business who serves as a role model for other young women. Additional … [Read more...] about Athena Award Nominations Due
Athena Nominations Due
Dec 10 The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce reminds people nominations for Athena Awards are due Friday, December 10th. The traditional ATHENA Award is presented to a local businesswoman who has achieved excellence in her field, served the community and mentored other women. information is available at flagstaffchamber.com … [Read more...] about Athena Nominations Due
