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Tara Rabin on Public Service, FDA Communications and Building a New Chapter
Oct 6, 2026 | News & Updates
By Elisa OHalloran Tell us about yourself and your current position. I’ve spent my career in communications focused on health, science, and public policy. I studied public relations and political science and began my career at JPA Health Communications, working with healthcare organizations and public affairs clients. In 2012, I joined the U.S. Food and […]
President’s Letter: December 2021
Dec 14, 2021 | News & Updates, President's Note
Announcing the 2021 Woman of the Year and Top Takeaways from a Marketing Leader
Dec 7, 2021 | Awards, News & Updates
On November 18, WWPR named Susan Waldman, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Meals on Wheels America, the 2021 Woman of the Year during a virtual ceremony. Susan was selected for her dynamic and strong leadership, professionally and personally, amidst the challenging past year as well as her record of excellence and accomplishments in her […]
Member Spotlight: Amber Bentley, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, SRB Communications
Nov 29, 2021 | Membership, News & Updates
Tell me about your background and what drew you to SRB Communications. I’m a true “PR girl” at heart! I’ve been attracted to this industry since I was in high school and knew this field is where I would ultimately start and build my career. After graduating from Hampton University with a degree in Public […]
WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2021 WOMAN OF THE YEAR WINNER
Woman of the Year recognizes the leading women who have been visionaries in our field paving the way for the future of our profession WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Susan Waldman, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Meals on Wheels America, the 2021 Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, this award […]
WWPR ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2021 WASHINGTON PR WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is thrilled to announce the three finalists for its 32nd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award ceremony. The organization received a phenomenal and competitive slate of nominations for exceptional women leading the communications industry in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Nominees were judged […]
WWPR’s Woman of the Year Award at 31: Advice Across Three Decades
Oct 26, 2021 | News & Updates
WWPR has honored 31 outstanding and accomplished women with the Woman of the Year Award. That’s three decades of recognizing the best in the fields of public relations in the Washington, D.C. metro area. In honor of the past 31 years and in the lead up to WWPR’s 32nd Annual Woman of the Year awards […]
Member Spotlight: Megan Lowry, Media Officer, Office of News and Public Information, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Oct 26, 2021 | Membership
Tell us about your professional experience and what brought you to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. My first job in PR was an internship with a small boutique firm in DC. I’ll admit that my main reason for applying was that I was a broke college student and it paid $15 an […]
President’s Letter: September 2021
Sep 28, 2021 | News & Updates, President's Note
As we enter into the new season, I can’t help but be excited for what is to come both personally and for WWPR. I have my first baby boy due this October and my husband and I can’t be more excited. On the WWPR front, we are entering into the fourth quarter with a lot […]
Member Spotlight: Jennifer Wayman, MHS, President & CEO, Hager Sharp
Sep 26, 2021 | Membership
Tell me a little bit about your background and your current role at Hager Sharp. I have spent my career in agencies, first Ogilvy and now Hager Sharp, working in social marketing and health communications. I currently serve as President and CEO of Hager Sharp, where our mission is to work with clients seeking to […]
