Aug 17, 2016 | Events, Professional Development
By Brittany A. Floyd, Member of WWPR and Co-Chair of WWPR’s Marketing Communications Committee It’s no secret that having the support of a mentor helps you grow both personally and professionally. No matter at what stage you are in your career, the advice backed by...Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
WWPR salutes Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, who passed away suddenly on May 3. An educator, mentor and fierce advocate for homeless families, Dr. Gaines left a vibrant legacy at Bright Beginnings. During her 11-year tenure beginning in 2001, Dr. Gaines made it a priority for...Jul 28, 2016 | News & Updates
While many organizations take a break in the summer, I feel like WWPR is in full swing! We had our Happy Hour on July 26 where attendees had an opportunity to meet fellow WWPR members AND enjoy cake pops! On August 18 we will be hosting a wellness event featuring a...Jul 19, 2016 | Professional Development
By Annette Albrecht, Brandpoint Working in PR is anything but your typical 9-5 office job. With the pervasiveness of technology, a never-ending social news cycle and an ever-present deadline, maximizing productivity as a PR executive is more important than ever. So...Jul 19, 2016 | Professional Development
Charity Jackson is the Junior Press Secretary at the AFL-CIO where she started as a Fellow and worked her way up. Charity is responsible for developing story ideas and pitching the press on labor-related issues. No day is typical for this rising communications star,...