The Anchorage ATHENA Society is pleased to announce the inductees into the Class of 2026. A group of 11 women and this year’s Leadership Award recipient will be honored at the annual Anchorage ATHENA Society luncheon Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Hotel Captain Cook. This year’s inductees are:

• Evelyn Abello, Philippine Honorary Consul
• Dana Fabe, Fabe Dispute Resolution, Founder/Owner
• Susanne Fleek-Green, Mayor’s Office, Chief of Staff
• Gretchen Fauske, Alaska Small Business Development Center, Special Programs Director
• Jessica Graham, Global Credit Union, Executive Vice President/Chief Risk Officer
• Katherine Jernstrom, The Boardroom, Founder/Owner
• Catkin Kilcher-Burton, United States Marine Corp (Colonel, retired)
• Alex McKay, Alaska Community Foundation, President & CEO
• Michele Parkhurst, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, President
• Kikkan Randall, Nordic Skiing Assoc. of Anchorage, Executive Director
• Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media, Chief Editor & Senior Vice President

The ATHENA Leadership Award, the Society’s highest award, recognizes an ATHENA inductee for exceptional service. This year’s honoree is Dr. Anne Zink, former chief medical officer for the State of Alaska.

The Anchorage ATHENA Society is a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, celebrating professional excellence, commitment to community, and the encouragement of leadership potential of women. 

Doors open for the March 16 luncheon at 11:30 am, and the program begins at noon. Tickets and table sponsorships are available through the Anchorage Chamber at business.anchoragechamber.org/events/details/2026-anchorage-athena-society-luncheon-14511.

The Anchorage ATHENA Society, a part of ATHENA International, is a nonprofit organization hosted by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. ATHENA seeks to inspire women to reach their full potential and strive to create balance in leadership worldwide. Members will be honored for success in their careers or profession, supporting women, and giving back to their communities.