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Power is a concept synonymous with DC\u2014in its symbolism, its offices, its people. Many Washingtonians hold power by virtue of their positions, titles, and affiliations. For others, power is intrinsic and follows them wherever they go. Some are obvious in their authority. Others pull the strings of influence and change discreetly.<\/p>\n

One thing is certain: More and more of the most powerful people in the city\u2014in all of those capacities\u2014are women. A decade ago, a list of Washington\u2019s Most Powerful Women was not nearly as long. This time around, we had to make some hard decisions to keep it from overflowing the allotted pages.<\/p>\n

To arrive at this roster, we talked to industry leaders, people with their finger on the pulse, and of course names on lists of years past to find out which women in the region wield the most power right now. (Fun fact: Powerful women do not hesitate to share names of other powerful women.) We also scoured the news\u2014seeking out people responsible for it, both in the forefront and behind the scenes. Finally, we looked to the city\u2019s most powerful institutions and those leading them. From arts, nonprofit, and media mavens to corporate, political, and legal powerhouses, here are 169 women making a mark in Washington.<\/p>\n

EDUCATION POWERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether leading local colleges and universities or advocating for teachers, these women wield influence over education systems.<\/p>\n

Irma Becerra<\/strong>
\nPresident, Marymount University<\/p>\n

Sylvia Mathews Burwell<\/strong>
\nPresident, American University<\/p>\n

Ellen Granberg<\/strong>
\nPresident, George Washington University<\/p>\n

Jacqueline Pogue Lyons<\/strong>
\nPresident, Washington Teachers’ Union<\/p>\n

Randi Weingarten<\/strong>
\nPresident, American Federation of Teachers<\/p>\n

Falecia D. Williams<\/strong>
\nPresident, Prince George’s Community College<\/p>\n

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Read the full story on Washingtonian’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  Power is a concept synonymous with DC\u2014in its symbolism, its offices, its people. Many Washingtonians hold power by virtue of their positions, titles, and affiliations. For others, power is intrinsic and follows them wherever they go. Some are obvious in their authority. Others pull the strings of influence and change discreetly. One thing is […]<\/p>\n

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