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Tips to Make Your Woman of the Year Nomination Shine 

Aug 26, 2025 | Awards
By Elisa OHalloran  Every year, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) honors an exceptional woman with the Woman of the Year Award, a recognition of professional excellence, mentorship, and community impact. If you know a woman whose influence deserves the spotlight, a thoughtful nomination can make all the difference. Here are some tips to help […]
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Board Member Spotlight: Vanessa French
Aug 26, 2025 | Membership
Vanessa French is a Communications and Content Executive with two decades of experience spanning corporate, government, nonprofit, and association sectors. She specializes in building strategic frameworks that deliver results and creating teams and systems that set organizations up for long-term success. Vanessa has led rebrands, launched advocacy campaigns, and crafted strategies that connect and inspire. […]
Board Member Spotlight: Kate Urbach
Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Kate Urbach is a passionate communicator with over a decade of experience providing strategic communications counsel for organizations across a variety of industries. As a Vice President at Curley Company, Kate helps clients achieve their strategic communications goals. Kate is a global thought leadership expert and has helped clients deliver impactful programs with measurable, actionable […]
Navigate with Ease: Your Guide to WWPR’s Pro Bono Application
Aug 25, 2025 | Pro Bono Client
Applying for strategic support can be a big lift, especially when you’re already juggling program work, fundraising, and day-to-day operations. If your nonprofit is considering applying to become our next WWPR 2026-2027 pro bono client, here are some of the top FAQ answers and section-by-section guidance to help you along the way.   General Application Overview […]
President’s Letter: Reflecting on a Dynamic Summer & Looking Ahead
Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear WWPR Community, As summer winds down, I’m filled with deep gratitude for the incredible moments we’ve shared and the inspiring events still to come. From rooftop panels to trail meetups and sold-out signature events, it’s been a season of connection, celebration, and growth… and there is so much more to come. A Summer to […]
Member Spotlight: Thy-Ann Nguyen
Jul 24, 2025 | Awards, Membership
Could you tell me about your background and what drew you to your current position?I started my career as an administrative assistant at a health care PR firm and have spent the past 14+ years working in healthcare strategic communications—nine of which have been at CURA Strategies, where I’ve operated at the intersection of communications […]
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) Launches Search for 2026-2027 Pro Bono Client
Jul 15, 2025 | Press Release, Pro Bono Client
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) Launches Search for 2026-2027 Pro Bono Client  Non-Profit Organizations Serving Women and Families Invited to Apply for Strategic Communications Partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. – [July 15, 2025] – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) today announced the official launch of its search for a new pro bono […]
WWPR New Pro Bono Client Search 2026-2027
Jul 15, 2025 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
Are you a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and/or families in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area? Do you have ambitious communication goals but lack the resources to achieve them?  Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is excited to announce our search for a new pro bono client for a two-year partnership, commencing in January […]
Reboot. Reconnect. Re-engage: WWPR Scholarship Lottery Offers 10 Free Spots to Women in PR Navigating Career Shifts
Jul 10, 2025 | Professional Development
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is proud to launch a new initiative supporting women in our field who are navigating a career shift. We’re offering 10 free one-year WWPR memberships to communications professionals who are currently not working. Thanks to a generous anonymous member who donated five memberships—and a match from WWPR—we’re able to […]

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