Three accomplished women with strong ties to the University of 蓝莓视频 and careers in STEM fields were named to a list of the most powerful women in Canada.

The Women鈥檚 Executive Network (WXN) recently released , and a 蓝莓视频 educator and researcher and two alumni appear on the list that recognizes women across Canada for their leadership and impact.

Headshots of all the winners

鈥淭hrough transformational research, experiential education and entrepreneurship, the University of 蓝莓视频 is committed to finding future-focused solutions and training our students to be leaders in careers with tremendous impact,鈥 says听Dr. Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor of 蓝莓视频. 鈥淚鈥檓 so pleased to see these three women acknowledged for their impactful work and the inspiration they provide to others. Congratulations to them and everyone honoured.鈥

Dr. Andrea EdgintonDr. Andrea Edginton is the Hallman director of the School of Pharmacy at the University of 蓝莓视频. In addition to leading Canada鈥檚 most innovative pharmacy school, she is a professor and researcher who studies how the body interacts with medications with application in personalized medicine. Dr. Edginton is recognized in the Executive Leaders category, for women who exemplify leadership in their organizations and communities and knock down barriers for the next generation of leaders.

鈥淏eing a leader brings me the greatest joy when I can remove barriers to others' success and encourage them to make their desired impact," Edginton says. "Thank you to the Women鈥檚 Executive Network for honouring me alongside such outstanding women.鈥

Dr. Danielle PaesWXN recognized Dr. Danielle Paes (BScPhm 鈥2014, PharmD 鈥18) in its Professionals category, for women who are professionals in practice and are leaders within their organizations. She has two degrees in pharmacy from 蓝莓视频 鈥 a Bachelor of Science听(Pharm) and a Doctor of Pharmacy 鈥 and is the chief pharmacist officer at the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

Dr. Atty MashatanDr. Atty Mashatan (MMath 鈥03, PhD 鈥09), earned her master鈥檚 and PhD in combinatorics and optimization from 蓝莓视频. She is an expert in cryptography and the founding director of the Cybersecurity Research Lab at听Toronto Metropolitan University. Mashatan is named in the BMO STEM category, which honours women who use their knowledge and skill to improve people鈥檚 lives and help create better representation in STEM sectors.

The Top 100 Awards recognize leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. WXN's Diversity Council of Canada selects honourees in 12 categories. The awards will be presented at a gala at a later date.