Margie López Waite has been awarded with a spot on the Philadelphia Titan 100 list.
Margie López Waite, CEO of ASPIRA Delaware, has been named one of the 2025 Philadelphia Titan 100, a prestigious recognition of the region’s top CEOs and C-level executives who are driving innovation, economic growth, and community impact.
The Titan 100 program honors 100 influential leaders from across the Philadelphia metropolitan area who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, and passion in their industries.
Collectively, the 2025 honorees represent organizations employing over 111,000 people and generating more than $145 billion in annual revenue.
“Being named a TITAN 100 honoree is a humbling recognition of a journey that began with a deep passion for education and community,” López Waite said. “From helping open Delaware’s first dual language charter school to advocating for equity at every level, this honor represents the incredible students, families, and
colleagues who inspire me every day.”
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López Waite has long been recognized as a leading voice in education and equity.
Under her leadership, ASPIRA Delaware has expanded access to quality education for underserved communities, including the establishment of Delaware’s first dual-language charter school.
Beyond her role at ASPIRA, she serves on several boards including the Delaware Charter Schools Network, Rodel Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, and the Community Education Building.
She is also a member of the Delaware Hispanic Commission.
The 2025 Titan 100 will be featured in a special digital publication and honored at the Titan 100 awards ceremony on September 18, 2025, at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The cocktail-style event promises to be an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition of leadership excellence.
“Philadelphia’s Titan 100 are redefining business with vision and purpose, setting new standards for growth, innovation, and impact,” said Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO. “These trailblazing leaders inspire transformation across industries, uplift communities, and drive meaningful change. We proudly celebrate their legacy of excellence and unwavering commitment to shaping a brighter future for all.”
The Titan 100 class of 2025 includes leaders from diverse sectors including construction, financial services, information technology, food and beverage, marketing, and non-profits—highlighting the broad impact of visionary leadership across the region.
“I’m proud to keep working toward a future where every child—regardless of background—has the tools and support to thrive,” López Waite said.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
Jarek can be reached by email at jarek@dimgrey-peafowl-504880.hostingersite.com or by phone at (215) 450-9982. Follow him on Twitter @jarekrutz and on LinkedIn.
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