the Athena Group

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Partner

Liana Francisco

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lianaf@athenaplace.com

Liana Francisco is a project manager, organizational leader, and coach with nearly two decades of experience guiding complex initiatives, building high-performing teams, and helping organizations deliver meaningful results. Her background spans government consulting, leadership development, business operations, and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on collaboration and strategic execution.

Throughout her career, Liana has led cross-functional teams, managed large-scale projects and procurement, facilitated stakeholder engagement, managed change, and developed systems that bring clarity and structure to fast-moving environments. She is known for her ability to align diverse groups around shared goals, improve processes, and keep projects moving forward under tight timelines and evolving priorities.

Liana’s leadership style combines strong communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and a practical, people-centered approach that helps teams succeed while maintaining focus on long-term organizational goals. She holds a Master of Public Administration from The Evergreen State College and lives in Olympia, WA.

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