let’s grow somewhere…

At Athena Global, we believe capital has the power to create change. We help organizations and investors put their money to work in ways that generate both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact.

Athena Global helps clients align purpose with financial returns. Our team partners with community foundations, private investors, nonprofits, and government agencies to design custom investment strategies that align with your goals and values. Whether you're funding local businesses, supporting climate solutions, or helping underserved communities, we provide the tools and expertise to make your investments matter.

meet Kaylene

Kaylene is an experienced leader in impact investing. As the founder and CEO of two impact finance companies, she brings a practical, hands-on perspective to guiding organizations through change and building strategies for long-term resilience. She’s supported transactions in over 50 countries, balancing both financial returns and impact outcomes. 

With over 20 years of service on boards and investment committees for organizations in the U.S. and around the world, her approach to governance and fiduciary management is pragmatic, and grounded in the realities of doing business in a global and inter-connected world.

Kaylene is based in Colorado, in the US.  With a natural sense of curiosity, she’s an avid reader, textile collector and vipassana medication practitioner.  She loves being outdoors with her dog, and spending time with family.

Kaylene’s background includes

  1. - Founding, launching and scaling businesses internationally

  2. - Building and leading high-performing teams

  3. - Securing outside investment and managing stakeholder relationships

we help you…

  • Structure investment funds and financial vehicles

  • Evaluate opportunities through rigorous due diligence

  • Identify and mitigate risks

  • Navigate complex regulatory environments

  • Connect with aligned partners, investors, and projects

  • Incorporate strategies like gender-lens investing and climate-focused frameworks

  • Incorporate strategies to reach underserved and vulnerable populations, as well as supporting climate friendly results

  • Structure investments to be catalytic, as needed, using blended and structured finance approaches

Athena Global works across three financial systems (conventional, Sharia, and Indigenous finance) to provide clients with tailored solutions for funding, structuring, and managing investments.

our global reach

Our primary focus is with clients across the U.S. and Latin America.  On a select basis, we will work with clients to allocate capital globally.  With more than 30 years of experience in emerging markets in nearly 50 countries, our vast network of projects, funders, investors and pipeline allows us to find strategic solutions to clients nearly anywhere in the world.

In the U.S. → Through our partners Community Capital Advisors (CCA) and Weave Social Finance

In Latin America → Through ALAL Advisors (Colombia) and Mar Vida Finance (Mexico)

wherever you’re investing, we help bridge the gap between capital & opportunity.

who we work with

Community Foundations → Design capital allocation strategies, build investment vehicles and develop the internal process, build investment platforms

Private Investors & Family Offices → Source opportunities, conduct due diligence, and manage investments.

Government & Public Funding Agencies → Support fund allocation, regulatory compliance, and reaching underserved communities.

Impact Organizations → Map ecosystems, secure funding, and streamline reporting.

our mission

To help investors and organizations intentionally deploy capital — driving meaningful change while achieving financial results.