These leaders in business and development, education, government, health care, philanthropy, and more have made an impact in the last year on where Northern Virginians live and work, where they go for entertainment, and how they spend their time. Our editorial team has evaluated criteria including their achievements, cultural significance, peer recommendations, and community involvement. Meet The 50 Most Influential of 2025, including 10 individuals we’ve selected to highlight this year with a Q&A.
Irma Becerra
President, Marymount University
Under Irma Becerra’s leadership, Marymount University earned its first national ranking from U.S. News & World Report. It was one of only 33 colleges and universities recognized by Carnegie for both research and opportunity. Now in its 75th year, the Arlington school keeps on growing, welcoming its largest first-year class and marking several years of enrollment growth.
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