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WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2025 EMERGING LEADERS FINALISTS

May 29, 2025 | Awards, Press Release
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 11, 2025, at the 15th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event.
Six Newsletters You Need to Know
During COVID, it’s no secret that many professionals have more time on their hands given non-existent morning routines, 15-30 second commutes to and from work and lack of social events. In turn, digital content consumption has soared (more than doubled actually) and PR pros have garnered particular affinity to regular e-newsletter consumption as the platform […]
Women are making history…And social media is elevating their voice
Mar 9, 2021 | News & Updates
From politics and corporate leadership to sports and entertainment, women have made remarkable strides in history across all facets of life this past year. What makes these wins even more outstanding is the increased exposure among social media platforms. Stories of women earning new roles, titles and achievements are now front and center for the […]
A Closer Look at Clubhouse
Mar 4, 2021 | News & Updates
Somewhere between a conference call and an interactive podcast, the invite-only Clubhouse is the latest social networking app and has skyrocketed in popularity in recent weeks.  Through the app, subscribers around the world can host and tune in to real-time, free-flowing, and voice-only conversations of any length on virtually any topic – books, politics, Beyonce, […]
President’s Note: February 2021
Feb 23, 2021 | President's Note
Now more than ever, our communities and our networks are an important way for us to stay connected. This year brings a lot of promise, along with many of the same challenges we saw in 2020.  What has kept me inspired is the innovation and determination to succeed that I have seen in our communities. […]
Five books to read in 2021 
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 […]
President’s Note: January 2021
Jan 29, 2021 | President's Note
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, […]
WWPR Members Help Local Non-Profits during Speed Advising Event
Jan 29, 2021 | Events, Pro Bono Client
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 […]
Kicking Off a New Year for 2021 with WWPR
Jan 29, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
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 […]
Press Release: WWPR Inducts 2021 Board of Directors, Adds New Roles
Jan 28, 2021 | Press Release
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, […]