By Jen Peters May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month, and the administration recently halted $1 billion in mental health grants for schools. As a former girl with now late-diagnosed ADHD, I would have benefited immensely from greater access to mental health interventions as a teenager. I can’t help but reflect […]

By Emily Tillet, Senior Director at AVOQ In the vibrant world of public relations, our power lies in our ability to shape narratives, connect communities, and drive meaningful change. As a network dedicated to empowering women in PR, we hold a unique responsibility–and a profound opportunity–to amplify the voices that often go unheard, particularly in […]

By Ranata Reeder, Co-Chair Emerging Leaders Awards, WWPR In this candid Q&A style blog, Dr. Julaine Braham, double board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist, shares the importance of preventative medicine in women’s health, current women’s health trends, and information on how women can take a comprehensive approach to wellness.  “When it comes to their […]

By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Board Member – DE&I Chair May is Mental Health Awareness Month — but how often do we talk about mental health as part of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? This month, WWPR board member Kristal Farmer reflects on why true inclusion must also mean caring for the invisible emotional load too […]

By Ranata Reeder, Co-Chair Emerging Leaders Awards, WWPR In this candid Q&A style blog, Concetta Duncan of the National Portrait Gallery shares the importance of the arts and career advice for local women in public relations looking to grow their careers.  What’s a typical day like in your life as the Head of Communications and […]

Dear WWPR Community, Spring is in full bloom, and so is the momentum within our WWPR network! 🌸 I continue to be inspired by the strength of this community and the incredible energy we’ve seen at every turn this year. Last month, we hosted a dynamic professional development event and happy hour, and we were […]

The Inside Scoop of How WWPR’s is supporting the nonpartisan nonprofit, Running Start By: Suzie Ozioma As part of Washington Women in Public Relations’s (WWPR) ongoing commitment to supporting women, we’ve proudly chosen Running Start as our pro bono client for 2024-2025. Running Start is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring young women, in high […]

by Kristal Farmer, WWPR DEI Chair  There’s something to be said about standing firm in your beliefs, especially when your truth isn’t the majority opinion. History remembers the people who refused to back down—even when it was uncomfortable, inconvenient, or outright dangerous—because they knew what was right. Think of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who defied […]

By Seleana Wright, Senior Director, APCO This year’s theme for Women’s History Month,”Moving forward together,” resonates deeply with me. It serves as a reminder that progress isn’t just about individual victories, but collective strength. This message holds more meaning now than it did a year ago. Simply put, the journey toward equality and inclusion is […]