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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 […]
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, […]
Introducing the 2021 WWPR Board of Directors
Jan 10, 2021 | Membership, News & Updates
[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 […]