Lauren Scully 
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) published a new report this week on post-election audits and how to expand their effectiveness in bolstering trust in elections. Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was pleased to participate in the workgroup of national election experts that met earlier this year to help identify these issues and strategies. … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar recently joined Kim Wehle on her Instagram Live series #SimplePolitics. Kathy discussed her experience as PA Secretary of State during the 2020 election, the effects of disinformation on the electoral process, and the Moore v. Harper Supreme Court Decision. She also provided insights and resources to help inform and strengthen … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar recently sat down with NPR Weekend Edition to discuss the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and the recent controversies it has been facing. Kathy spoke about the history of ERIC, which is an important nonpartisan election resource that helps ensure election security and integrity. Listen to the full interview here.
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was interviewed recently by NPR about the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and the recent unfounded controversies it has been facing. Kathy spoke about the history of ERIC, an important election security and integrity nonpartisan resource that helps election officials keep voter rolls updated and helps prevent double voting – … Read more
Kathy recently spoke with the USA Today Network about Athena Strategy’s mission to strengthen election security and promote America’s declining civil discourse about voting, and the critical need to combat disinformation, attacks on democracy, and the erosion of trust of our electoral system. Kathy noted that disinformation “has been the basis for a lot of … Read more
The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) recently issued a Global Elections Security Report in conjunction with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and CrowdStrike. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the efforts made by cybersecurity stakeholders worldwide to safeguard the integrity of elections. The report examines various strategies employed, including combating the dissemination of … Read more
A new survey from the Brennan Center reveals that local election officials all over the United States continue to leave their positions, largely as a consequence of targeted extremist election lies and threats and harassment of election officials – combined with lack of adequate funding and concerning political interference. As the Brennan Center notes, with … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was interviewed by The 19th about the impact of disinformation on election officials. She discussed the consequences of the spread of disinformation and the need for greater accountability, public education about elections, and increased funding for election administration and security. Read the full piece here.
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was a guest on The Evolving Executive Podcast where she discussed her experiences in leadership positions throughout her career, dedicated to public service and public interest. The conversation highlights her quest for a stronger democracy and her experience working with various organizations, government officials, and academic institutions to make our … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar spoke with The Associated Press to discuss the settlement of the Dominion Voting – Fox News lawsuit. She recalled her deposition in the Dominion-Fox case and recounted her experience with increased threats following the broadcasts of lies relating to the election, and her hope that the sizeable settlement figure and … Read more