In 1982, ATHENA International, a non-partisan, not-profit organization was founded by this inspiring woman. ATHENA International develops, supports and honors women and girls from the classroom to the boardroom through programs based on the eight principles of the ATHENA Leadership Model (ALM): Act authentically. Learn constantly. Advocate fiercely. Act courageously. Foster collaboration. Build relationships. Give back. Celebrate. Three decades later, it has become a global movement reaching 48 states, 11 countries, 8,000 leaders in over 500 regions. She is dedicated to building a global pipeline of women leaders who create a balance in the voices of leadership worldwide and is also the author of this beautiful book, Becoming ATHENA: Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership. May I introduce to you, Ms. Martha Mayhood Mertz.