Written by WWPR Membership Co-Chair Kate Urbach Communications careers rarely move in a straight line. They’re shaped by the moments you raise your hand, the people who challenge your thinking, and the rooms you’re invited into before you feel “ready.” In a field that changes as quickly as ours – new platforms, new expectations, new […]

Dear WWPR Members, It is hard to believe that I took the reins from Past President Colleen Gallagher just 40 days ago. In that short time, the organization has already accomplished so much, with even more ahead. First, if we have not yet met, my name is Charmaine Riley, and I am honored to serve […]

At the end of 2025, Washington Women in Public Relations invited members to share feedback through our annual membership survey. About 20% of our membership participated, a strong response rate for a non-incentivized survey. The results provide clear guidance as we plan programming and engagement moving into the year ahead. Below are the key insights […]

Written by Christina Crawley, Founder & Lead Consultant, Virtuosa. This resource is the first in a series of the 2026 WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practical guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each quarter focuses on a different theme, and each resource is designed […]

By: Kamica Price and Elisa O’Halloran As the communications landscape continues to shift at lightning speed, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) kicked off 2026 by doing what it does best: creating space for conversations and clarity. At WWPR’s Annual Meeting Luncheon, members gathered to reflect on a year that challenged traditional communications playbooks and […]

Bridgette Dodge is a communications expert with experiences ranging from the television industry, marketing, hospital systems, and now a pharmaceutical and healthcare communications pro. She is a seasoned, strategic, and thoughtful leader who values team building and storytelling. Bridgette currently serves on the Health Communications team as a Senior Vice President at Edelman and also […]

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 […]