WWPR’s Annual Meeting keynote speaker, Erica Loewe, is a nationally recognized communications strategist. Recognized by The Root 100 as one of the Most Influential Black Americans, Essence Magazine’s Power 40, ColorComm’s 28 Black Women in Communications Making History, the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce’s 50 Under 40, and the Washington Association of Black Journalists for […]

WWPR is thrilled to announce Community Bridges as our pro bono client for 2026-2027. After reviewing 34 applications from exceptional organizations across the DMV area, Community Bridges stood out for its transformational impact, strategic readiness, and powerful untold stories. EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS Community Bridges empowers girls from under-resourced communities in Montgomery County, […]

DMV Organization Empowering Girls to Break Cycles of Poverty Through Education Selected from Competitive Field of 34 Applicants WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) today announced Community Bridges as its pro bono client for 2026-2027. The Montgomery County, Maryland-based nonprofit empowers girls from under-resourced communities to become resilient young women who thrive […]

By Pro Bono Committee  As we close out December, WWPR is wrapping up our two-year pro bono partnership with Running Start. What began as a professional commitment evolved into something much more meaningful—a true partnership built on shared values, collaborative spirit, and a genuine friendship that made every project a joy. Throughout our time together, […]

A Strong Finish, a Balanced Start to 2026 By Marianna Aristizabal As 2025 winds down, many organizations are reflecting on the year, what went well, what didn’t, and what’s ahead. For those specifically in health communications, this is the perfect moment to highlight how wellness, both personal and organizational, ties into goals for the upcoming […]

Charmaine Riley, Communications Director at American Beverage, WWPR VP/Incoming 2026 President  Charmaine Riley is a public relations and communications director with 10+ years of experience in media relations, advocacy and strategic communications. She has a track record of securing media coverage and managing social impact initiatives. Dedicated, creative and highly collaborative, she brings diverse experience […]

Dear WWPR Community, as we close out 2025, I’m feeling incredibly grateful—for the unforgettable experiences we’ve shared, the relationships we’ve deepened, and the continued momentum we’ve built as a community of women in communications. It has been an absolute honor to serve as President of WWPR during such a meaningful year. From day one, our […]

 For 46 years, the organization has led networking and professional development opportunities for female communicators in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 4, 2025) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading membership organization for female communications professionals in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced its 2026 Board of Directors. The newly elected Board is as […]

by Elisa O’Halloran Q1. Tell us about your background—where you’re from, your education, etc., including your career background. I’m a California girl who’s been on the East Coast since graduate school. I love where I’m from, but I’ve always said I’m a little too Type A for the West Coast. The East Coast pace and […]