
Athena Mak
5.0
(10)
Certified Leadership Coach for those navigating complex challenges
Studied at Stanford University
Hiring Manager at City Year
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Athena’s Leadership Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
60+ people coached for Leadership Coaching
Athena has helped clients get into these companies:
With a robust background in leadership development and organizational change, I bring a wealth of experience from my roles as a Leadership Coach and former Managing Director at City Year. I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Stanford University and am a Hudson and ICF Certified Coach, which equips me with the skills to guide you on your leadership journey. Over the years, I've successfully coached individuals to help them unlock their potential and achieve their leadership goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or navigate complex organizational challenges, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and explore how I can help you become the leader you aspire to be!
Athena can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy
Change Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Conflict Resolution
Diversity and Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
Ethical Leadership
Innovation and Creativity
Problem Solving
Team AI Upskilling
Time Management
About Athena
Athena is a Leadership Coach with 20 years of experience across sectors and geographies. seasoned leader and executive with extensive experience developing people, leading teams, building strategy, and managing change. In her coaching, she uses deep listening and focused inquiry to partner with her clients to broaden their perspective and sharpen their insights, both about themselves and the situations they're navigating. Athena is an ICF-certified coach (ACC) who, in her coaching, draws on nearly 20 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and social sectors, both in the US and internationally. She trained with the Hudson Institute of Coaching and holds a both a B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. She currently lives in the Seattle, WA area.
Work Experience

Leadership Coach
Self Employed
2024 - Present

Catalyst
Women's Impact Alliance
2023 - 2024

Interim Executive Director
City Year
2022 - 2023
Hiring Manager

Managing Director, People, Strategy, and Operations
City Year
2017 - 2024
Hiring Manager

Chief of Staff
Teach For All
2013 - 2017
Hiring Manager

Consultant
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2013 - 2013

Fellow
Education Pioneers
2012 - 2013

Analyst and Special Projects
Yola
2010 - 2012

Consultant
Deloitte
2007 - 2008
Athena was also given offers to work at

Google

Aspire Public Schools

Accenture
Education

Stanford University
B.S., M.S., Psychology, Management Science & Engineering
Hudson Institute of Coaching
Hudson Certified Coach
Leadership Tomorrow
Leadership Tomorrow Fellow
10 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Athena has helped clients get into these companies: