We are excited to introduce you to the 2021 WWPR Board of Directors slate. With these women at the helm, we know WWPR will be successful in reaching its mission to create a member-based professional society that cultivates and inspires female communicators to reach their full potential in the DC market and beyond. We’re looking forward to a momentous year full of programming and networking!
The formal induction of the Board will occur on January 27, 2021 virtually. To attend, please register here.
2021 WWPR BOARD SLATE
President
Christina Francisco
ASHP
Director, Digital Marketing and Strategy
Vice President
Jacqueline Wilson
Stratacomm
Vice President
Past President
Sarah Beth Cloar
Under Armour
Senior Director, Global Brand Communications
Secretary
Julie Malveaux
Treasurer
Susan Matthews Apgood
News Generation, Inc
Executive Vice President, Client Engagement & Founder of News Generation, Inc.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair
K. Kim Atterbury
Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)
Senior Vice President, Media Relations
Sponsorship/Partnership Chair
Avelyn Austin
REQ
Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development
Content Marketing Co-Chair
Melinda Tolliver
North Alliance for Public Charter Schools
Senior Manager, Digital Strategy
Lillie Zeng
USDA
Public Affairs Specialist
Creative Direction/Design Chair
Amber Lopez
ILMA
Senior Manager, Marketing & Digital Communications
Digital Marketing Chair
Florence Sumaray
Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI)
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Social Chair
Chelsea Echavarria
ICF Next
Health Communications Manager
Membership Co-Chairs
Ianthe Metzger
The Collective PAC
Communications Director
Stephanie Miceli
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Media Relations Officer
Professional Development Co-Chairs
Stephanie Wight
JPA Health
Account Supervisor
Emily O’Brien
Delta Dental Plans Association
Director Of Strategic Communications
Pro Bono Co-Chairs
Zorie Valchev
Novartis
PAC Manager
Elynsey Price
Marriott International
Manager, Media Relations
Emerging Leader Awards Co-Chairs
Jennifer Dunn
News Direct Corp.
Vice President, Regional Sales
Erika Dyer
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) at United States House of Representatives
Communications Director
PR Woman of the Year Co-Chairs
Hillarie
Turner
Van Eperen
Vice President
Colleen
Gallagher
Curley Company
Vice President