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14 Years of Emerging Leaders: Meet the 2024 Finalists
We are excited to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the ELAs, where we will honor emerging leaders in seven categories: Small/boutique agencies, mid-sized agencies, large/global agencies, government, non-profit, corporate and trade associations. Ahead of this...
Showing Gratitude Beyond the Email
Torn paper with word written Gratitude By Marilynn Deane Mendell President, WinSpin CIC, Inc. Over the last 40 years I’ve written various articles and advised clients on the value of sending handwritten thank you notes. There is always pushback. Despite...
Meet Our 2024 Pro Bono Client: Running Start
What is Running Start, and why has WWPR chosen it as a pro bono client? Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young women to run for political office. WWPR selected Running Start for our 2024-2025 pro bono partnership to empower and elevate...
Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Emerging Leaders Finalists
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 18, 2024 at the 14th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event WASHINGTON, June 6, 2024 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and...
The Hidden Costs of Personal Storytelling
By Brenda Foster Mental health researcher Patrick Corrigan has long maintained that one of the biggest stigma-busters is interaction with individuals who have lived experience with mental illness. As communicators, we know firsthand how positive personal storytelling...