Athena Baca-Chieza, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience across clinical, academic, and industrial/organizational psychology, as well as leadership and organizational development. With more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors of U.S. health care, she brings a deep understanding of complex systems and the human dynamics that drive performance, engagement, and change.

Athena’s work centers on executive coaching, leadership development, and individual and organizational assessment. She employs a collaborative, solution-focused approach and is known for her ability to build authentic, trusting relationships that support growth and sustainable outcomes. Her assessment and consulting work is tailored to the unique needs of each individual or organization, integrating data-driven insights with practical, context-aware interventions.

A committed advocate for the profession of psychology and for equity within systems, Athena has served in numerous leadership roles at the state and national levels. She is a past President of the Colorado Psychological Association and has also served as Diversity Representative, Presidential Advisor, and APA Federal Advocacy Coordinator for the State of Colorado. Through these roles, she has contributed to policy advocacy, professional leadership, and the advancement of culturally responsive practice.

Bicultural and bilingual in Spanish, Athena intentionally incorporates cultural responsiveness into her work with organizations, teams, and individuals, recognizing the ways in which identity, culture, and context shape worldview and behavior. Originally from El Paso, Texas, she currently resides in Denver, Colorado with her partner and two daughters. She is deeply proud of, and grateful for, the life she has built, both personally and professionally.