By Ranata Reeder, Co-Chair Emerging Leaders Awards, WWPR In this candid Q&A style blog, Concetta Duncan of the National Portrait Gallery shares the importance of the arts and career advice for local women in public relations looking to grow their careers.  What’s a typical day like in your life as the Head of Communications and […]

Dear WWPR Community, Spring is in full bloom, and so is the momentum within our WWPR network! 🌸 I continue to be inspired by the strength of this community and the incredible energy we’ve seen at every turn this year. Last month, we hosted a dynamic professional development event and happy hour, and we were […]

The Inside Scoop of How WWPR’s is supporting the nonpartisan nonprofit, Running Start By: Suzie Ozioma As part of Washington Women in Public Relations’s (WWPR) ongoing commitment to supporting women, we’ve proudly chosen Running Start as our pro bono client for 2024-2025. Running Start is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring young women, in high […]

by Kristal Farmer, WWPR DEI Chair  There’s something to be said about standing firm in your beliefs, especially when your truth isn’t the majority opinion. History remembers the people who refused to back down—even when it was uncomfortable, inconvenient, or outright dangerous—because they knew what was right. Think of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who defied […]

By Seleana Wright, Senior Director, APCO This year’s theme for Women’s History Month,”Moving forward together,” resonates deeply with me. It serves as a reminder that progress isn’t just about individual victories, but collective strength. This message holds more meaning now than it did a year ago. Simply put, the journey toward equality and inclusion is […]

In this Board Member Spotlight we are getting to know Lauren Tyler a little bit better. Lauren serves as WWPR Secretary.  Lauren is a doer. When she sees someone in need of help, she lends a hand. When she observes something that needs to get done, she rolls up her sleeves and pitches in. Lauren […]

Dear WWPR Community, We’re only a couple of months into 2025, but the energy and momentum within WWPR is already incredible! Our Annual Meeting Luncheon in February was nothing short of inspiring. A huge thank you to Debbi Jarvis, who left us with so many powerful takeaways, including one of my favorites: ➡️ “Embrace who […]

By: Kristal Farmer, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair “The silence of the good people is as serious as the vitriolic words of the bad people.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is something to be said about fear. Your heart races, adrenaline surges, and your instincts sharpen—fight or flight. But what happens when it’s […]

Dear WWPR Community, Happy New Year! (Can we still say that the last week of January?!) It’s an honor to kick off 2025 as your President, especially during this milestone year as we celebrate 45 years of Washington Women in Public Relations. For over four decades, WWPR has been a cornerstone for female communicators in […]