Athenian EmpowHER
Founded
2025
Season 1 Guests
March 2025 - August 2025
Susan Kelly
Freelance Graphic Designer & Owner
Susan Kelly is a freelance graphic designer from Lafayette, California! During her time on the podcast, she talks about her career before falling in love with graphic design, and also gives advice to aspiring graphic designers when it comes to managing a private business.
Hosts: Siri Kelshikar & Isabella Semis
Here is her episode:
Dr. Ayona Chatterjee
Professor of Statistics & Department Chair
Ayona Chatterjee is a professor and department chair at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, California! On her episode, she talks about how she developed her passion for math, her journey to earning a Ph.D. in statistics, and her time as a professor to this day.
Host: Siri Kelshikar
Here is her episode:
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Maura Wilder
Software Engineer in Blockchain & Security
Maura Wilder is a VP of engineering at Metallicus in Boston, Massachusetts! While on the podcast, she dives into the intricacies of holding a tech-leadership role, and how she helps develop complex cryptocurrency systems. She shares both her insights on crypto, and advice for people looking to be apart of the advancing technological world.
Host: Isabella Semis
Here is her episode:
Tané Remington
Shock Physics Engineer & Co-Founder
Tané Remington is an Athenian Alumni that
co-founded her own company, Maelstrom Water Technologies located in St. George, Utah! Throughout the episode, she reflects on her time at Athenian, and explains why she believes in trying something new, even if it means working in an entirely new field of interest!
Host: Siri Kelshikar
Here is her episode:
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Heather Caputo M.D.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Heather Caputo is a pediatric hospitalist for Kaiser Permanente located in Oakland! During the podcast, she goes through her day-to-day routine at work, and shares some experiences when helping all ages of kids fight their illnesses. She also talks about her time as a resident, and advice she has for future doctors since she is apart of the residency team.
Host: Siri Kelshikar
Here is her episode:
Julia Povlak
Executive Search Partner & CEO
Julia Povlak is an executive search partner based out of San Francisco! While being a guest on the podcast, she speaks about her observations when helping land people their dream job, and explains traits that help make one stand out when looking to enter specific professions. She also shares great advice on networking and encourages young women to put themselves out there with their best food forward.
Host: Isabella Semis
Here is her episode:
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