The Edelman IP & Insights event exceeded my expectations and I know everyone that came learned something about company branding, diversity and inclusion, and the overall culture of Edelman. The event kicked off with Ryan Zimmerman, DC Public Affairs, and Lisa Ross, President, Edelman DC, who gave a brief overview of the organization and spoke about […]

WWPR’s Melinda Tolliver had the opportunity to learn more about new WWPR member Jennifer Passey’s role at Girls on the Run of NOVA and why she joined WWPR. Jennifer Passey, engagement manager at Girls on the Run of NOVA, is one of WWPR’s newest members and brings with her a varied background. As an issue […]

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Meet our newest WWPR member: Erika Dyer! Erika has a substantial background in state and local politics homegrown in nearby Virginia and has recently put her public affairs skills to work at a PR firm. Her Experience Erika serves as an account associate for Ketchum, Inc., in the public affairs. She loves that Ketchum has […]

A Year Full of Celebrations Without a doubt, 2019 is going to be a year to celebrate.  Already, we recognized a tremendous new Board of Directors that embraces diversity, successes and passion for the organization.  If you haven’t yet, take a look at the Board that was inducted last week here.  Leslie Crutchfield keynoted our […]

The learning experiences that many young performers and artists gain at Sitar Arts Center have been such a strong influencer that several Sitar graduates have formed the Sitar Alumni Actors Theater Company. The new alumni theater troupe will present its first production, A Raisin in the Sun in February as part of Sitar’s celebration of […]

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It seems growth in the U.S. PR industry has slowed in the last two years. Worse, profitability appears to be declining as well, according to the Gould + Partners 2016 benchmarking survey. PR is a tough business and many external factors have an impact on that line between failure and success. How can you ensure […]

Thank you to each and every one of our members who made this year such a resounding success.  Whether you attended one of our professional development events, applied for one of our signature awards, served on a committee, or volunteered with our pro bono client – thank you. I’d be remiss if I didn’t also […]