Gayla Suddarth, an accomplished engineer specializing in proposal/project management and business processes at JRC Integrated Systems LLC, assumes a pivotal role on the Board of Athenian, effective June 2024. With a proven track record as a super-connector, Suddarth is already catalyzing Athenian’s prominence within Huntsville’s dynamic defense and space engineering sectors.

Athenian, a professional career club dedicated to empowering girls aged 11 to 18 through innovative educational initiatives, is poised for significant growth with its recent headquarters relocation to the Southern Region encompassing Huntsville, Nashville, and Atlanta. Under Suddarth’s guidance, Athenian expands its educational outreach in digital training and a groundbreaking book series spotlighting careers in STREAM fields (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, Math).

Athenian’s mission is clear: to cultivate a diverse talent pipeline for careers in aerospace, automotive, maritime, and motorsports industries. Through programs like the Mission to Mars Contest, FABcamp, and Discovery Zone masterclasses, Athenian fosters confidence and skills among young women, equipping them skills transferable across all sectors and preparing them for successful futures in high-income STREAM professions.

Gayla Suddarth’s appointment onto Athenian’s Board of Advisors underscores Athenian’s commitment to empowering girls to explore, discover, and achieve financial independence in industries that drive global innovation and progress.