TEAM

Meet the Team

Athena Concannon

Owner + Founder, Achieve with Athena

  • Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM

  • Certified Nutrition Coach, PN

  • Certified Pregnancy + Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Functional Nutrition + Metabolism Specialist, Sam Miller Science

Athena is the visionary behind the business: setting the mission, values, and long-term goals with purpose and heart. Day to day, she makes sure every program and resource offered is impactful and aligned with what clients need most. From crafting efficient and effective workout tracks and staying on top of the latest in women’s health, to coaching clients and collaborating with the team, Athena’s mission for clients is clear: to make every member feel seen, valued, and in control of their fitness and fat loss journeys.

But she’s not the only person committed to this vision. Meet the fabulous women who help her behind the scenes…

Liz Gurekovich

Balanced Body Coach

  • Certified Nutrition Coach, NASM

  • Certified Personal Trainer, NASM

  • Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist, SITA

Liz is Athena’s dedicated co-coach, keeping clients supported and engaged. She checks in daily to stay on top of client needs and shares pep talks when clients need them most.

Liz is our resident running expert and leads our Run Strong cohort, hosts pop-up challenges and LIVE workouts, and collaborates with the rest of the team on new resources and content.

She’s always bringing fresh, fun ideas and a dose of humor to help our community thrive.

Fun Fact: Liz was a client of Athena’s for years before starting on her own coaching path!

Shannon Callington

Client Success Manager

  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor, ACE

  • Certified Health Coach, ACE

  • 200-hour Certified + Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance

Shannon is our rock for client support and seamless operations. She keeps all our internal communications running smoothly, from our weekly client newsletters to event reminders, ensuring every client always has the resources they need to succeed.

As the leader of our yoga cohort, Shannon brings calm and focus to the community. She also manages onboarding and renewals, ensuring every member feels welcomed, supported, and confident from day one—and throughout their entire journey with us. Shannon is dedicated to creating an exceptional client experience by offering guidance and encouragement at every step, ensuring that each member feels valued and heard.

Kathy Seim 

Marketing & Content Strategist
Certified Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA

Kathy works closely with Athena to shape and lead content strategies that boost our brand, drive engagement, and help our community grow. She collaborates with the team to create impactful social media, emails, and digital content that truly reflects our voice and values. With a sharp focus on sharing the benefits of our signature Balanced Body program, Kathy refines our message to reach the women who’ll benefit most, while also helping us stay aligned with our current members' needs and long-term vision. 

We are committed to redefining health and fitness through an inclusive, equitable lens that celebrates all bodies, backgrounds, and identities—rejecting toxic stereotypes and one-size-fits-all approaches in favor of accessible, personalized wellness that empowers everyone to thrive on their own terms.

"I wrote in my reflection sheet the other week that “I guess questioning the process IS part of my process.” And then I realized that I never felt safe to do that before, so I just blindly followed this plan or that coach until I got burnt out and gave up on each one. Having the space to talk things out with the coaches AND the community here has made such a huge difference!" – Carly Halloran

“The coaches find a lifting program that they think will work but then will customize for you. They aren’t here to take your money and run. They really want you to succeed and will customize to get you there." – Kelly Snowdale

“Something that has been important to me is really just having a safe space/community to talk through hard things with. We are a group of people who are in all different stages of life and come from different backgrounds, but are similar in how we move through the world and generally are able to empathize with each other. This community has always been a constant source of strength and positivity to rely on when things, both internal and external, are uncertain or heavy.” – Kelsey Bennett