Dear WWPR Community, We’re only a couple of months into 2025, but the energy and momentum within WWPR is already incredible! Our Annual Meeting Luncheon in February was nothing short of inspiring. A huge thank you to Debbi Jarvis, who left us with so many powerful takeaways, including one of my favorites: ➡️ “Embrace who […]

By: Kristal Farmer, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair “The silence of the good people is as serious as the vitriolic words of the bad people.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is something to be said about fear. Your heart races, adrenaline surges, and your instincts sharpen—fight or flight. But what happens when it’s […]

Dear WWPR Community, Happy New Year! (Can we still say that the last week of January?!) It’s an honor to kick off 2025 as your President, especially during this milestone year as we celebrate 45 years of Washington Women in Public Relations. For over four decades, WWPR has been a cornerstone for female communicators in […]

For 45 years, the organization has provided unique networking and professional development opportunities for female communicators in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2025) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading membership group for female communications professionals in Washington D.C., today announced its 2025 Board of Directors. The newly elected Board is as follows:  […]

By Lelani Clark In recent news, there has been a weaponization of the term Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and increased backlash against equity-based programs and initiatives. However, in taking the temperature of our current climate, I believe the fight has just begun. This highly charged moment is an opportunity for a true culture shift […]

Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2024 – On Friday, October 4, 2024, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) recognized Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP as its 2024 Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, the Woman of the Year program recognizes individuals who have raised the bar in the communications field and raised the […]

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications If you make a living from writing, your hackles have likely been up for a while about artificial intelligence (AI)–not the customer service chatbots on a website “Can I help you find what you’re looking for?” or even the expanding search capabilities. I’m talking about generative AI […]

By Gabriela Linares, lead marketing specialist at Washington Gas  As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting deeply on my journey as a Latina woman—one shaped by my upbringing, professional challenges, and personal triumphs. From my international childhood to my career in leadership roles, this journey highlights the resilience of Hispanic women while […]

by Allison Gross, associate director, Vanguard Communications As ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools emerge into our workplace, many in our firms are equal parts giddy and guarded about what it means for our short-term tasks and our long-term jobs. And the truth is, the evolution is happening so quickly that getting your head […]