Blog

Latest blog post

Meet Our 2026-2027 Pro Bono Client: Community Bridges

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, […]
Give the Gift of a WWPR Membership this Graduation Season
May 10, 2023 | Membership, News & Updates
In just a few weeks, a fresh cohort of young leaders will begin entering the workforce, looking for new opportunities to get involved, meet people in their desired fields, and grow their careers.  Graduating often comes with a great deal of uncertainty — navigating a male-dominated workspace, dealing with imposter syndrome, finding a mentor, and […]
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Mar 20, 2023 | News & Updates
By Anne Thomas and Maggie Moore Some people like March because it’s finally spring (cherry blossoms in DC!), some enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, others college basketball, but here at WWPR we like March because it’s Women’s History Month! The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) sets the theme for Women’s History Month each year and […]
Telling Your Organization’s DEI Story 
Feb 21, 2023 | Events, News & Updates
A Conversation with NPR’s COO Isabel Lara Last month, WWPR had the privilege to host an open conversation with NPR’s first Chief Communications Officer, Isabel Lara, moderated by Sukhi Suhni, WWPR advisory board member and SVP, Head of Integrated Brand Communications at Wells Fargo.  Lara’s anecdotes and tips about her professional experience at NPR gave […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Melanie Vynalek, Account Executive, Adfero
Feb 21, 2023 | Membership, News & Updates
Tell me about your background and what drew you to your current position at Adfero. I’ve always loved to write, especially as a tool to share the impactful stories or experiences I’ve learned from others. For the longest time I wanted to be a journalist, but realized there were aspects of both journalism and communication […]
Controlling the Narrative: Black History Month and Beyond
Feb 20, 2023 | News & Updates
By: Jewel McFadden, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair The U.S. population is becoming more of a melting pot– one in three Americans are projected to be a race other than  White by 2060 according to U.S. Census Bureau data. And yet, as the world continues to  diversify, the public relations profession has not. Bureau […]