
| Sarah Chaisson Warner is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Athena Magazine for Girls. Sarah received her B.A. in political science from Barnard College, and her Master of Public Policy from Harvard University. Among Sarah's favorite things are playing sports, chocolate chunk brownies with mint frozen yogurt, debating with friends about current events, travelling to warm, sunny places, playing with her three dogs - Charlotte, Hewey, and Oliver, and writing. An award-winning screenwriter, Sarah channeled her passion for the written word and women's issues to create this magazine for all young women looking to inspire and be inspired. Lydia Clark is the Senior Editor for Monthly Columns. She has a Bachelor's Degree in business management administration from Kent State University and is currently working on writing a children's book. She is also an Ohio Notary Ambassador pushing for enacting important legislation like the eNotarization and URPERA (Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act) in Ohio. Politics, journalistic viewpoints and current events have always held her attention while the profession of business and service keeps her grounded. She's a strong supporter of charities and non-profit organizations. Making a difference and reaching her goals and accomplishments is what keeps her going at the end of the day. Sarah Cushing is the Senior Editor for Features. She graduated from Keene State College in 2007, where she received a B.A. in psychology. While at Keene State she examined her passion for social issues through her studies in psychology and writing. Sarah currently lives in Boston and attends Boston College where she is earning her Master's degree in social work. In her free time Sarah enjoys playing volleyball, going to the movies, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Megan Gearheart graduated from Barnard College in 2008 with a degree in Political Science. As a former Army brat, she gets the itch to travel and is constantly planning her next adventure. In her spare time, Megan loves taking dance classes, rooting for the Red Sox, golfing, watching her box set of The West Wing, and visiting her family in Durham, NH. Currently, she lives in New York City with fantastic roommates and works in late night television. Charlotte Green is a rising senior at Bates College, and is a record holder on the Bates Varsity Swim team and vice president of the Bates College Merimanders, which is the only all-female acappella group on campus. She is an English major and History minor, with a focus on the Medieval aspects of both studies. She loves writing, reading, drawing, and all outdoor sports and activities, including hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Katie Guthrie is a junior at Amherst College where she studies Political Science. She loves learning, being active, and playing with any dog that comes her way, but her favorite hobby is eating. She recently returned from studying in Florence. Lily Hecht-Leavitt is from Norfolk, VA and recently graduated this May from Bates College with a degree in Art History and Sociology. She would ultimately like to work in an art and entertainment law firm or in an art therapy clinic. Her favorite vacation destination is the Carribbean and loves to read a good book in a hammock. She is an outgoing and social person who loves to have fun with friends, shop, and enjoys playing and watching soccer and basketball. Emily Long is the Senior Editor for Features. Emily enjoys running, photography, cooking, and traveling. In an ideal world, she would find a career that allows her to run, cook, and take beautiful pictures around the globe. While she waits for such an opportunity, she coaches for Girls on the Run, a self-esteem building after-school running program for young girls, runs marathons, and works on getting the most out of her short four years at Duke. Deborah Murad holds a BA degree in Economics from Barnard College and a JD from Cardozo School of Law. She is a proud member of the NY and NJ bars. When not practicing law, Deborah prefers to be on stage. She studied music extensively thoughout her life both privately and at Manhattan School of Music. She is the mother of a one year old boy, Michael. Tricia Purser is a senior majoring in magazines at the University of Georgia. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, running, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends. Shannon Southerland is a graduate of Kent State University, with a degree in Communications. During her last two years of college she realized her love for writing and took a few Journalism classes. Now that she has graduated she hopes to make writing a full time career. In her free time Shannon enjoys fashion, sewing, cooking, and is a huge fan of music. |









