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📣 We are extremely proud to announce that our Founding Director, Atefeh (Atty) Mashatan, PhD, CISSP has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners in the STEM category by Women's Executive Network (WXN)! This recognition is a testament to your exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering those around you. Thank you for your continuous guidance and support, it truly makes a difference for all of us at CRL! #Top100 #WXN #WomenInSTEM #Empowerment #WomenInCybersecurity #EDI #leadership #TRSM #TRSMresearch
Canada Research Chair & Associate Professor, Top 25 Women of Influence, 2 X Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women (Exec. Leaders & STEM), Top 20 Women in Cyber Security in Canada 2020, Top5 Women of Infl. in Security 2019
I am honored to share that I have been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners in the STEM category! I’m humbled to be part of this extraordinary showcase of strength, confidence, and achievement. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by individuals who embody resilience and excellence. This achievement reflects the incredible support and inspiration I receive from the remarkable women and men around me. Together, we are breaking barriers and advancing the representation of women in STEM fields. @Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano Patrizia Albanese Cynthia Holmes Steven N. Liss Naomi Adelson Ozgur Turetken @Daphne Taras Catherine Middleton Carrie Wiebe Sherry Shannon-Vanstone Sherri Stevens Dinah Davis Alfred Menezes Michele Mosca Shohini Ghose Wendy Cukier Melanie Anderson Dina Kamal @Avner Levin Alexandria Chiasson Ebrahim Bagheri Joe LoBianco Fadwa Mohanna Ken Giuliani Benoit Dupont Charles Finlay Michael Loftus Akhtar Rahaman Dave Cramb Lorie Papple Sameh Al-Natour Thank you all very much for your unwavering support, championing, and friendship over the years 🙏 🙏 🙏 I can only try to pay it forward :) I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to *ALL* my mentors and colleagues, and the Women's Executive Network (WXN) community. Let’s continue to champion women in STEM and pave the way for future generations of leaders. The WXN Top 100 Awards celebrate female trailblazers who shatter ceilings, demonstrating that opportunities for impactful leadership are expanding. Recognizing these leaders sends a powerful message: with perseverance and community support, young women can achieve limitless possibilities in their careers. I want to also take a moment to acknowledge my incredible team at the Cybersecurity Research Lab (CRL) of Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University at the Toronto Metropolitan University. You work tirelessly alongside me. This recognition is not just mine; I share this achievement with all of you. Your dedication to the work we do at CRL is inspiring and together, we are making a difference! Viithu L. Mohamad S. Sangari Holly Gardner, PhD Dave McKay Brian Goncalves Dane Vanderkooi, MscM, CC Vasu Patel Arshpreet Singh Celebrating female leaders who boldly push boundaries is essential, as they inspire others to break through barriers in their careers and communities. These role models have significantly influenced my own growth and perseverance, showing that with courage and resilience, we can achieve great things. Here’s to celebrating our collective achievements and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead! #Top100 #WXN #WomenInSTEM #Empowerment #WomenInCybersecurity #EDI #leadership