Books are great coaches. As we navigate working from home, it is important to remember that quality mentorship and coaching can continue from your kitchen table through books.  Here are five books to read in 2021 to improve your writing, communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills.  HBR Better Business Writing, by Bryan Garner […]

For me, January always brings a feeling of new opportunities and a fresh slate. Coming off of the heels of 2020, this January feels more hopeful to me than in years past. I believe Sarah Beth said it best at this year’s annual meeting: “2020 is the year when the world masked up, went virtual, […]

On Thursday, January 28, 2021, the WWPR’s Pro Bono Committee hosted a speed-advising virtual event for two local non-profits: The Greater D.C. Diaper Bank and La Cocina VA. WWPR members helped LaToya Davis, Director of Communications at Great D.C. Diaper Bank, identify ways to update the organization’s branding and helped Daniela Hurtado, Director of Operations […]

A new year means new chances to network, engage, and uplift fellow women in PR! The 2021 WWPR Annual Meeting also meant a chance to reflect on how 2020 has changed what programming and membership looks like for our members and embrace these changes for the better this coming year. Despite the challenges of the […]

WASHINGTON, January 28, 2021 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) held its 2021 Annual Meeting yesterday, virtually inducting the new Board of Directors for the year: President — Christina Francisco (ASHP, Director, Digital Marketing and Strategy) Vice President — Jacqueline Wilson (Stratacomm, Vice President) Past President — Sarah Beth Cloar (Under Armour, Senior Director, […]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”2021 Introduction” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We are excited to introduce you to the 2021 WWPR Board of Directors slate. With these women at the helm, we know WWPR will be successful in reaching its mission to create a member-based professional society that cultivates and inspires female communicators to reach their […]

For over three decades, WWPR has brought women together across the DC region to honor and celebrate the organization’s Woman of the Year (WOY) award. The Woman of the Year award recognizes senior-level PR practitioners for reaching the pinnacle of their career and those who have contributed tremendously to the industry, their community, and served […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, named Jennifer Curley, President and CEO of Curley Company, its 2020 Woman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional women in public relations who have made meaningful contributions to the community and demonstrated remarkable industry leadership. “Honoring Jennifer […]

WWPR ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2020 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 3, 2020) — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced today the three finalists for its 2020 Woman of the Year Award. This award recognizes senior-level PR practitioners for reaching the pinnacle of their career and those who have contributed tremendously to […]