As we enter the height of summer (and the heat!) I look forward to what is ahead for our WWPR community. Here are two things to look forward to as we near the end of July: First, if you haven’t already, please help us spread the word as we are actively seeking a new pro […]

Last Wednesday, June 23, WWPR hosted a professional development event with three accomplished professionals representing nonprofits, foundations, and industry leaders on the different ways and tactics – qualitative and quantitative – they take to measure success in their PR campaigns. The panel was moderated by WWPR board member, Suzanne Struglinski, PR Manager at Industry Dive, […]

WWPR Content Committee co-chair Melinda Tolliver connected with Laila Mokhiber, director of communications for UNRWA USA, to talk about her international nonprofit work and how she got involved in communications. Tell me a little bit about what you do and why. I work for UNRWA USA, an independent American nonprofit that supports the work of […]

June marks the halfway point in the year and the start of summer, one of my favorite seasons. With D.C. beginning to open, it brings me joy to see people coming together and enjoying all that the city and sun have to offer. Looking back at last summer, I’m excited to see how far we […]

WWPR Pro Bono Committee to Provide Communications Counsel and Support to Qualified Local Nonprofit Organization Serving Women or Children Washington, DC – June 28, 2021 – 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 2022. The professional organization is inviting nonprofit […]

The WWPR Pro Bono Committee is seeking applications for a new pro bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2024. Non-profit organizations serving women and/or families in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are invited to apply by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023.   Our pro bono services focus on helping our client […]

Being a member of WWPR can open you up to a new world of possibilities and connections, but in this virtual environment, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re tapping into everything WWPR has to offer. Here are a few things you can do today to make the most out of your WWPR […]

This month brought our WWPR community together to celebrate the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards. Under the leadership of the ELA co-chairs, Erika Dyer and Jennifer Dunn, we celebrated the accomplishments of 15 finalists and 5 very special winners. The night was marked by a special keynote address led by Dr. LeMia Jenkins Thompson, Global Head […]

Washington Women in Public Relations’ 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) ceremony took place Thursday, May 20. Five women from varying communications backgrounds were recognized and awarded for their accomplishments and leadership in the industry. The night kicked off with a virtual networking event with Partying With Plants where attendees had the opportunity to relax and […]