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Marissa
Director, San JoseMarissa Pule joined the Athena Team in 2013. She grew up in a big family playing softball, soccer, volleyball and swimming. She later focused mostly on soccer. Marissa teaches PE to first, second and third graders at Recess 101. Marissa also volunteers to coach the basketball and soccer team at her elementary school. Through her years of playing team sports, Marissa learned how to be a leader and more confident, and she hopes to instill those qualities and more in the campers.

Lauren
Director of OperationsLauren Llama joined the Athena Team in 2016. A Bay Area native, Lauren graduated from Cal State Chico with BS in Finance. Always an athlete maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle, she’s run 10 half marathons including the Women’s Nike in San Francisco 5 times. After 13 years in the finance industry, Lauren found herself passionate about developing young girls’ confidence and self-esteem in a positive environment. Athena Camps was the right fit and Lauren joined the Athena team.

Kira
Assistant Director, San JoseKira Brashears joined the Athena Team in 2016. She’s active, playing soccer, participating in Girls on the Run, and discovering her passion for basketball. Kira currently practices yoga and plays on an Intramural Volleyball team. Athena Camps has allowed her to pursue these passions not only for coaching sports, but also helping young girls to develop healthy lifestyles and mindsets. She studies Sociology & Spanish at UC Davis, with the goal of becoming a bilingual elementary school teacher.

Talia
Assistant Director, Los AltosTalia Clement joined the Athena Team in 2016. Sports have always been an important part of Talia’s life, while focusing on lacrosse for the past 10 years. She hopes to instill a love of sports and teamwork in the girls who attend Athena Camps, and she foster confidence in every camper. At George Washington University, Talia participates in extra curricular that provide her with a community of strong women such as Kappa Delta Sorority, the GW Pitches, and the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team.
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We are looking for Directors and Coaches to join our team!
Want to make a difference in the lives of girls around the south bay? If you have experience playing sports or a love for the arts and want to help young girls build self-confidence, we would love to hear from you.
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