Mary Wells, Dean of Waterloo Engineering and professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, has been named one of Canada’s most powerful women by The Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as a recipient under the Canadian Tire Impact Category for her commitment to making Waterloo Engineering a welcoming community for all by eliminating barriers.
Since becoming dean in 2020, Wells has become a founding partner of the Indigenous & Black Engineering Technology PhD Project and has taken meaningful action towards reconciliation with the creation of a new Elder-in-Residence role.
The Women’s Executive Network (WXN) is an organization that aims to propel and celebrate the advancement of professional women. The Canadian Tire Community Impact Award celebrates women from many sectors, including education, who bring people together, embrace community outreach, and amplify underrepresented voices.
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