Athena Hughes

Athena Hughes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in advocacy, communications, and program management. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at the Centre for Public Impact since December 2022, previous roles include Consultant and Advocacy Fellow at Wellpoint Care Network, where significant contributions were made in developing advocacy content and building collaborative relationships for policy change. Additional experience includes faculty support at Harvard Business School, program management at Women's Lunch Place, and community advocacy through Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Athena holds a Master of Arts in Public Service - Nonprofit Administration from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame.