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Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Woman of The Year Winner

Nov 4, 2024 | Events

As we enter the height of summer (and the heat!) I look forward to what is ahead for our WWPR community. Here are two things to look forward to as we near the end of July: First, if you haven’t already, please help us spread the word as we are actively seeking a new pro […]

Martha Boudreau Named Keynote Speaker for Washington Women in Public Relations’ Woman of the Year Luncheon
Oct 29, 2019 | Awards, Press Release
  AARP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer and 2016 Woman of the Year to Speak at Signature Event   WASHINGTON, DC – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, announced today that Martha Boudreau, chief communications and marketing officer, AARP, will deliver the keynote address for its 30th […]
President’s Note: October 2019
Oct 25, 2019 | President's Note
As I watch the trees begin to turn colors beautiful shades this fall, it is a fitting tribute to many changes I’m currently experiencing in my personal life — all good ones, I promise!  And throughout these changes, I am thankful for the WWPR community which continues to offer support, mentorship, guidance, and friendship through […]
Member Spotlight: Stephanie Wight
Oct 25, 2019 | Membership
Public Relations guru Stephanie is excited to be a WWPR member and Co-Chair of the Professional Development group  Background in Public Relations Stephanie currently works at The Reis Group, a boutique public relations agency that focuses solely on health, healthcare, and social issues. She’s been with the firm for seven years since graduating from college […]
Sitar Sustainers’ Monthly Gifts Transform Childrens’ Lives
Oct 23, 2019 | Pro Bono Client
WWPR’s nonprofit pro bono client Sitar Arts Center provides children and teens across the District with high-quality, affordable afterschool and summer enrichment opportunities in visual, performing, and digital arts. The community mainstay, which serves more than 900 young people largely from families with low incomes, depends on hundreds of donors to grow and thrive.  That’s […]
Press Release: WWPR Announces Finalists For 2019 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award
Oct 9, 2019 | Awards, Press Release
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President’s Note: September 2019
Sep 20, 2019 | President's Note
As the fall season kicks off, I know everyone’s schedule suddenly becomes busy — including WWPR’s schedule of events. So this month, I’m going to ask you to do three simple things: Fill out our membership survey As you may have seen, we have decided to do a modest increase in our member dues, effective […]
President’s Note: August 2019
Aug 23, 2019 | President's Note
  While it may still be hot and humid here in D.C., August means the summer is winding down.  Meanwhile, WWPR is gearing up with several of our keynote events in the second half of the year. We are an industry that tends to thrive on deadlines, so there are several important ones I’d be remiss […]
5 Ways Sitar’s Early Childhood Arts Program Develops the Whole Child
Aug 22, 2019 | Pro Bono Client
The Early Childhood Arts Program at Sitar is uniquely designed to provide a safe space where children can discover, explore and develop their inherent talents. The program uses art as a vehicle to foster self-confidence and self-esteem in children younger than six years old as they undergo the most critical stage of their development. Here […]