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Board Spotlight: Julie McDowell, WWPR Operations Chair

Mar 18, 2026 | News & Updates

Stepping into the spotlight this month is WWPR Operations Chair Julie McDowell, a strategic marketing and communications executive with 20+ years of experience leading mission-driven work at the intersection of healthcare, science, and public affairs. Currently, she serves as Director of Strategic Communications and Digital Content at the College of American Pathologists, where she’s spent […]

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Member Spotlight: Falen Petros, Account Supervisor, Public Health at CURA Strategies

Aug 17, 2023 | Membership

Falen Petros is an Account Supervisor, Public Health at CURA Strategies and WWPR 2023 Emerging Leader Award Winner in the Boutique Agency category Tell me about your background and what drew you to your new position. Before joining CURA, I served as a Member Success Specialist at Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA), where I […]

WWPR SEEKS NEW APPLICANTS FOR NEW PRO BONO CLIENT

Jun 26, 2023 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client

WWPR Pro Bono Committee to Provide Communications Counsel and Support to Qualified Local Nonprofit Organization Serving Women or Children Washington, DC – June 26, 2023 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), announced that it is actively seeking a new pro-bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2024. The professional organization is inviting […]

WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2023 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS

Jun 20, 2023 | Events, News & Updates

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2023) — The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2023 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The six winners were selected from a diverse and impressive slate of rising stars, ages 25-35, who have excelled in public relations […]

Meet the 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists

Jun 13, 2023 | Awards, Events

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). We are excited to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the ELAs, where we will honor emerging leaders in six categories: Small/boutique agencies, mid-to-large sized agencies, government, non-profit, corporate and trade associations. Ahead of this signature event, […]

Celebrating Pride Month

Jun 13, 2023 | News & Updates

WWPR Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Jewel McFadden sits down with Human Rights Campaign’s Jordyn White I met Jordyn White earlier this year on an intergenerational panel for the Lesbian Day of Visibility. This was the first time the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs organized an event to honor the annual observance. Jordyn manages a dynamic […]

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEY BERNARDI, FOUNDER & MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR OF NARDIA MEDIA

Jun 13, 2023 | Membership, News & Updates

Ashley Bernardi is the Founder and Media Relations Director of Nardi Media LLC, a full-service media relations firm that specializes in media placements and training for authors, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, companies, and more. Tell me about your background and what drew you to your current position. Before joining the PR world, I served as a network […]

Insights from the Execs: A Communicator’s Role in Stakeholder Management

Jun 12, 2023 | Events, News & Updates

A recap from our event with Martha Boudroeau, AARP and Jean Medina, Washington Commanders What do communicators of a non-profit and sports Team have in common? As it turns out, a whole lot. Last month, we were joined by Martha Boudreau, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at AARP, and Jean Medina, Chief Communications Officer at […]

Celebrate Birthdays at New Endeavors by Women!

Jun 12, 2023 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client

By Anne Thomas and Maggie Moore, WWPR Pro Bono Chairs Are you looking for a NEW and fun way to engage with New Endeavors by Women? Do you enjoy a good birthday celebration? Want to help women who have experienced homelessness feel the love of a community? In last month’s WWPR newsletter, we mentioned one […]

Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2023 Emerging Leaders Finalists

Jun 1, 2023 | Events, News & Updates

18 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 15, 2023 at the 13th annual awards ceremony; Six winners will be revealed during the awards event WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, today announces the finalists for […]

Reach and Relevance – Lessons from Dr. Sheila Brooks on Inclusive Communications

May 11, 2023 | Events

Thank you to Dr. Sheila Brooks for taking the time to speak to WWPR members about inclusive communications during a public health crisis. Her look back at how we communicated during the COVID-19 pandemic was informative and pulled forward many lessons that can continue to be used today. Check out these three takeaways: Public Health […]

Board Spotlight: Julie McDowell, WWPR Operations Chair

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