Athena Westlund

Athena Westlund has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Athena currently works as an Associate in Talent Acquisition and Talent Development at AQR Capital Management since November 2021. Prior to that, they co-founded SVC, LLC in October 2013. Athena also served as an Executive Assistant at McKinsey & Company from October 2018 to October 2021. Before that, they worked at Spencer Stuart in Executive Search, Corporate Communications, and Investor Relations from April 2008 to February 2018. Athena was also an Associate Faculty at the University of Phoenix from December 2010 to October 2012 and an Adjunct Professor at Post University in the English Department from August 2009 to June 2011. Athena'searliest experience includes working as a Vice President, Administrative Paralegal at Citi from August 2004 to April 2008.

Athena Westlund earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut between 1998 and 2002. Athena then pursued their Master of Arts degree in English from Southern Connecticut State University, completing it from 2007 to 2009.