She is the highest-ranking woman who didn't inherit at least part of her fortune.

She is the highest-ranking woman in the labor federation's history.

She was the highest-ranking woman in the federal government at the time.

Beginning in 1988, she was named a research professor and an associate dean, becoming one of the highest-ranking women at the school.

At the time, she was the highest-ranking woman in the administration.

Pierson was already the agency's highest-ranking woman before being promoted to Director.

She retired as the highest-ranking woman in the Air Force and was its first black female general.

She is already one of the highest-ranking women in financial services.

She is also the highest-ranking black woman in the department.

Rachel was one of the highest-ranking women in the bureau at the time.