The Anchorage ATHENA Society has announced its inductees to the Class of 2026. 

Eleven women and this year’s Leadership Award recipient will be honored at the annual Anchorage ATHENA Society luncheon on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Hotel Captain Cook. Tickets and table sponsorships are available through the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce at anchoragechamber.org.

Congratulations to all inductees, including the following Seawolves:

• Dana Fabe, Honorary Doctor of Laws ’10, Fabe Dispute Resolution, Founder/Owner
• Gretchen Fauske, Small Business Development Center at UAA, Special Programs Director
• Katherine Jernstrom, M.P.A. Public Administration ’15, The Boardroom, Founder/Owner
• Michele Parkhurst, B.A. Journalism and Public Communications ’07, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, President

Additionally, this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award goes to Dr. Anne Zink, Honorary Doctor of Human Letters ’22, former chief medical officer for the State of Alaska. The society’s highest honor, the ATHENA Leadership Award recognizes an ATHENA inductee for exceptional service.

Part of ATHENA International, the Anchorage ATHENA Society is a nonprofit organization hosted by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. ATHENA seeks to inspire women to reach their full potential and strive to create balance in leadership worldwide. Members are honored for success in their careers or professions, supporting women and giving back to their communities.