Excellence in service is not just a standard, it’s a calling. That’s why Athena Communications is proud to celebrate Paradise Memorial and Leon L. Williamson Funeral Homes for receiving the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
Patrick McSweeney Honored with PRSA’s D. Parke Gibson Pioneer Award
Athena Communications proudly celebrates Patrick McSweeney, recipient of the D. Parke Gibson Pioneer Award, the Public Relations Society of America’s highest individual honor recognizing leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Patrick helped launch the PRSA Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee in 2016 and later served as co-chair of the National DEI Committee in 2023, contributing to PRSA’s strategic plan and chapter toolkit.
Neu-Life Featured on CBS 58 for Expanding Youth Impact
For 25 years, Neu-Life Community Development has been empowering Milwaukee’s young leaders with the tools, confidence, and support to thrive.
Now, Neu-Life is expanding its reach—creating even more safe, transformative spaces for youth across the city with NeuVue. Thanks in part to a generous matching contribution from Keith and Mary Mardak supporting the NeuVue capital campaign.
Watch the full CBS 58 feature highlighting this important work: HERE
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The Athena Speakers Bureau
The Athena Speakers Bureau connects transformational messages from powerful leaders to communities and organizations, resulting in enriched and changed lives.
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Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. Action. We’re not too proud to say that we’ve been authoring these conversations for years, and leaders in multiple fields seek us out to help them drive organizational change.
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