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Today, company values are on full display as we celebrate 10 members of our team who have been named to CRN's esteemed 2020 Women of the Channel list. Recognizing the unique strengths, vision and achievements of a select group of women, this annual list acknowledges channel leaders who are blazing a trail for future generations. Congratulations go out to Nancy Buckley, Leah Dorenfeld, Akila Ganapathy, Jeannette Lee Heung, Christine McElduff, Amy McNew, Michelle Mezger, Melissa Nacerino, Jana O'Connor and Corinne Shepard. Some of these women have been [recognized by CRN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2016/05/palo-alto-networks-honored-in-crns-2016-women-of-the-channel-and-power/) for years. Our entire slate of Palo Alto Networks honorees share a passion for driving partner alignment, collaboration and execution in their respective roles, which span channel sales, marketing, enablement and services. Melissa Nacerino, our Senior Director of WW Channel Marketing, was also named to the Power 100 list, an elite subgroup of standout individuals. The Power 100 is selected from the ranks of the larger list and spotlights the female executives whose insight and influence help drive channel success. ![CRN Women of the Channel 2020 Palo Alto Networks honorees.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WOTC_PaloAltoNetworks_10.png) Women of the Channel honorees are selected by the CRN editorial team to celebrate exceptional women acclaimed for their contributions to channel advocacy, growth, thought leadership and dedication to the IT channel. Learn more about the [accomplishments of this year's honorees](https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/wotc2020.htm?st1=2&st2=Palo%20Alto%20Networks#searchresults) shared with CRN. *** ** * ** *** ## Related Blogs ### [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [People of Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/people-of-palo-alto-networks/?ts=markdown) [#### Investing in Cloud Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/05/cloud-infrastructure-in-saudi-arabia/) ### [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown) [#### Palo Alto Networks: Champion in Two Canalys Global Leadership Matrices](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/05/champion-two-canalys-global-leadership-matrices/) ### [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [CNAPP](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cnapp/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Reports](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/reports/?ts=markdown) [#### Nikesh Arora on Mad Money](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/12/nikesh-arora-on-mad-money/) ### [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown) [#### Palo Alto Networks --- the 2024 AWS Global Technology Partner of the Year](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/12/aws-global-technology-partner-of-the-year/) ### [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Predictions](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/predictions/?ts=markdown) [#### 2025 Predictions --- How One Year Will Redefine the Cybersecurity Industry](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/11/2025-predictions-redefine-the-cybersecurity-industry/) ### [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/events/?ts=markdown) [#### Join SASE Converge --- Where the Future of SASE Comes Together](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/08/join-sase-converge/) ### Subscribe to the Blog! 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