Athena mentored for Debate Mate for two years while studying Ancient History and History at the University of Manchester.  In her second year of mentoring, she became a senior mentor and eventually started her role as Programme Director after her graduation. Throughout her time mentoring at Debate Mate, Athena realised that she had a keen interest in working in education and with young people, and that Debate Mate is the perfect mixture of the two of things.  Athena is now so excited to continue her journey with Debate Mate and oversee the London Primary and Accelerate Programmes.