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Washingtonian<\/a> has named Dr. Irma Becerra<\/a>, President of Marymount University, to its 2023 list of the \u2018Most Powerful Women in Washington.\u2019 The publication selected 169 of the \u2018most influential women shaping government, business, the arts, education, law, media and nonprofits\u2019 to highlight with this coveted recognition.<\/p>\n

President Becerra was included in Washingtonian\u2019s \u2018Education Powers\u2019 category, which featured five other leading female figures who either lead local colleges and universities or advocate for teachers \u2013 all wielding influence over education systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great honor for me to be mentioned alongside such amazing women leaders who are breaking the mold and leaving an impact on Washington,\u201d President Becerra said. \u201cFor too long, positions of power in my field of higher education have not been representative<\/a> of our nation\u2019s rich diversity. But I am confident that our collective success as female college presidents will move the needle and result in increased gender parity in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since taking office at Marymount in 2018, President Becerra has introduced numerous initiatives with long-lasting effects in support of Marymount\u2019s mission and vision<\/a> for the future. These include launching the University\u2019s new Strategic Plan<\/a>, earning national recognition in U.S. News & World Report\u2019s Best Colleges Rankings<\/a> as well as the America\u2019s Top Colleges list by Forbes<\/a>, adding market-driven academic programs, improving the University\u2019s IT infrastructure, navigating the school community through the COVID-19 pandemic and leading efforts at the state and federal levels to advocate for legislative solutions to the DACA program that will protect Dreamer students.<\/p>\n

During her tenure at Marymount, President Becerra has received numerous recognitions and honors such as the Washington Business Journal\u2019s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion Award<\/a>, the Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR!) organization\u2019s Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award<\/a> and Virginia Business\u2019s Women in Leadership Award<\/a>. She was also included in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education\u2019s Top 35 Women in Higher Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to President Becerra, four others recognized by Washingtonian in this year\u2019s edition of the \u2018Most Powerful Women in Washington\u2019 have ties to Marymount. They include two members of the University\u2019s Board of Trustees<\/a> \u2013 Marlene Malek, Vice Chair and co-founder of Friends of Cancer Research, and Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia. Two honorary degree recipients \u2013 Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the U.S., and Sheila Johnson, founder and CEO of Salamander Resorts \u2013 also made the list.<\/p>\n

For Washingtonian\u2019s full list of the \u2018Most Powerful Women in Washington,\u2019 click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  Washingtonian has named Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, to its 2023 list of the \u2018Most Powerful Women in Washington.\u2019 The publication selected 169 of the \u2018most influential women shaping government, business, the arts, education, law, media and nonprofits\u2019 to highlight with this coveted recognition. President Becerra was included in Washingtonian\u2019s \u2018Education Powers\u2019 […]<\/p>\n

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