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Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI tools for other tasks, but for writing? I was not enthused, mostly because I assumed AI outputs […]
WWPR seeks new applicants for new pro bono client – deadline Friday, July 30
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 […]
Making the Most of Your WWPR Membership
Jun 24, 2021 | Membership, News & Updates
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 […]
President’s Note: May 2021
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 […]
WWPR celebrates an evening of networking, learning, and uplifting as it recognizes its 2021 class of emerging leaders in PR. 
May 25, 2021 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
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 […]
WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2021 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS
May 20, 2021 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
ELAs Recognizes Rising Stars in the Communications Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2021) — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the only professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2021 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The five winners were selected from a diverse and impressive slate of rising stars, ages 25-35, […]
Meet the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists
May 18, 2021 | Awards, News & Updates
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs).  We are excited to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the ELAs, where we are honoring emerging leaders in five categories – small/boutique Agencies, mid to large sized agencies, government, non profit and in-house.  Ahead of this […]
How to Harness the Power of Data in Communications
May 13, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
Who among us hasn’t said, “I wish I had the data to back that up.”? Last week, WWPR held a panel discussion on harnessing the power of data for strategic communications. Panelists included seasoned communications and data experts who shared key learning on how data mining has evolved to enhance communications efforts.  Attendees heard from:  […]
Press Release: WWPR Announces 2021 Emerging Leaders Finalists
May 6, 2021 | Awards, News & Updates
15 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on May 20, 2021 at the 11th annual awards ceremony; Five winners will be revealed during the awards event Washington, D.C., May 06, 2021 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking resource for female communicators in the nation’s capital, announces the finalists for […]
President’s Note: April 2021
April marks the close of the first quarter of the year and a signal of a new start with Spring and warmer days ahead. I want to take a minute to acknowledge the wonderful work our community has accomplished in just three short months. We have hosted 6 events with nearly 500 participants across all events. […]