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For Immediate Release
ATHENA International Names Dianne Dinkel as President/CEO
CHICAGO, IL – December 22, 2008 - ATHENA International, an organization recognized worldwide as supporting, developing and honoring women in leadership, recently named Dianne Dinkel as President/CEO.
"We are delighted to have someone with Dianne's leadership abilities and level of experience," said Norma Rist, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "We're confident that with her leadership strengths and organizational talent that ATHENA International will be able to further its mission and vision. Her experience will be a real asset to our organization."
Dinkel has over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in non-profit organizations including the Erikson Institute, Concordia University, Grand Canyon University, and most recently, as Vice-President of Business Affairs and CFO at the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago. She has also served as Fiscal Director for ATHENA International for two years. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and an MBA from Arizona State University.
The organization will host the 2009 ATHENA International Leadership Summit on March 15-17, at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago. The event is open to those interested in attending to hear outstanding women leaders, network with other women professionals and learn more about leadership strategies for women.
Founded more than 25 years ago, ATHENA International is known for building women leaders and recognizing leadership initiatives among women. The organization is headquartered in Chicago and is well known for its award programs that honor women leaders in more than 220 locations throughout 5 countries. For more information, visit the organization's website at http://www.athenainternational.org/ or call 312.580.0111.
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Media contact:
Dianne Dinkel
ATHENA International
312.580.0111
www.athenainternational.org
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