About
Bio
Born and raised in Chicago, Athena was taught from a young age to strive for excellence. In 2004 she began a working relationship with the UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company which still continues to be very strong. From the RSC, she found mentors and teachers who make professional acting, directing, play-writing and arts administration their career. In 2005, Athena started laying the groundwork for her own production company: Aegis Productions.
Given Athena’s motto “well behaved women never make history,” it should be no surprise that she is also a long time advocate for human rights. Mainly concerned with disability rights, she has worked on efforts for fair housing, mainstreaming education, small business accessibility, and a variety of political campaigns. In addition to being a freelance writer, she is now employed by Transport for London as the lead advisor on accessibility for the London Underground.
Athena splits her time between living in London and the Mojave Desert of the U.S. with her standard poodle. She is currently editing her first book.
Other Interests
Athena’s other interests include but are not limited to: gender issues, public transport access, politics, philosophy, history, religion, disability rights issues, Christian existentialism and Walt Whitman. Extensive experience in arts administration, advocacy, and as a campaign volunteer. Familiarity with dance, performance, poetry, art history, drawing, creating grassroots initiatives, and community based theater for social change.
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