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Ethical AI in Living Color – Using AI to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nov 27, 2024 | Professional Development
By Lelani Clark In recent news, there has been a weaponization of the term Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and increased backlash against equity-based programs and initiatives. However, in taking the temperature of our current climate, I believe the fight has just begun. This highly charged moment is an opportunity for a true culture shift […]
WWPR Member Spotlight: Kashanna Fair
Jun 12, 2019 | Membership
I had the pleasure of meeting Kashanna Fair at WWPR’s Membership Recruitment Happy Hour. We made small talk over cocktails and appetizers and whined a bit about the sweltering heat of DC (because that’s what one does at a Happy Hour in May in the DC area). We also talked about how much we were […]
WWPR Member Spotlight: Suzanne Struglinski
Jun 12, 2019 | Membership
Suzanne Struglinski’s career gives her a unique perspective and skill set that is hard to replicate. The common threads through her many roles have been relationship building, writing, and storytelling. I first met Suzanne at WWPR’s Speed Mentoring event. I found her to be warm, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. (Be sure to learn the “Suzanne Scan” […]
Meet the 2019 Emerging Leader Awards Finalists
Jun 10, 2019 | Awards
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2019 Emerging Leaders Awards! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Emerging Leaders Awards, we are honoring an Emerging Leader in each of the following six categories: Small-Boutique Agency, Mid-Sized Agency, Global & Large Agency, Government, Non-Profit and In-House. We […]
3 Ways Sitar’s Mural Arts Program Helps Summer Interns Develop Key Workforce Skills
Jun 7, 2019 | Pro Bono Client
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Research consistently shows that when young people from low-income neighborhoods have access to affordable and creative extracurricular programs, they are more likely to experience more future professional opportunities. Sitar Arts Center’s Mural Arts Program offers young people the opportunity to collaboratively create large murals for […]
Emerging Leaders Awards 2019: 10 Pearls of Wisdom
Jun 4, 2019 | Awards
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Ahead of announcing this year’s nominees, we spoke with past Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) winners to get their top ten “Pearls of Wisdom” for other up-and-coming leaders in the industry. Take it all in – these are proven pieces of advice from women who have […]
President’s Note: May 2019
May 23, 2019 | Awards, Events
Whether you’ve recently graduated, you’re pursuing a higher degree, or you have family that are in school, I know May is a time to finally take a second to relax and acknowledge what you’ve achieved. For recent graduates: congratulations on your success. Consider this a friendly reminder that membership to WWPR is not only a […]
Summers at Sitar: Creating Artists & Well-Rounded Students
May 23, 2019 | Pro Bono Client
With less than 50 days until the end of the school year, many parents are scrambling to plan summer activities. The options seem endless, and many camps in the city are in high demand--including Camp Sitar—a six-week visual performing arts day camp for students in grades K-8. Extending Sitar Arts Center’s mission of engaging children […]
Ten reasons to attend the Emerging Leaders Awards 2019
May 22, 2019 | Awards, Events
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Listicle – ten reasons why” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Thinking of attending this year’s Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs), but still, need to be convinced? In honor of 10 years of the ELAs, here are 10 reasons not to miss out on one of WWPR’s most exciting nights of the year. […]
President’s Note: April 2019
Apr 23, 2019 | News & Updates
Looking back at where I was 10 years ago, I never thought I’d achieve so many of the things in my life today — thriving in DC, involvement with WWPR, a career using my English degree… I have much to be thankful for in my life. That being said, I know that I wouldn’t have […]
WWPR Member Spotlight: Dr. Raphaela Kitson-Pantano
Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dr. Raphaela Kitson-Pantano—Parisian-born to a British mother and an Italian father—is a true European transplant to Washington, D.C. and one of our newest members of WWPR. Her passion lies at the intersection of health, science and politics to support the development of a more efficient healthcare system worldwide. I had the pleasure of connecting with […]