She’s a PR strategist and writer with nearly five years’ experience in the industry. Plus, she recently earned her Master’s in public relations from Georgetown University.  Her Experience Kandis’ current position is with Adventist HealthCare, where she executes communications strategies for their medical centers and offices in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The variety of […]

In an unsuspecting building in Adams Morgan, beaming parents and grandparents gather in the lobby. An elementary school girl confidently takes the stage, violin in tow. After her, a middle schooler serenades the crowd in Spanish – thanks to hours of conversation practice with his peers. Down the hall, you’ll hear the pattering of feet […]

Skilled moderator Lisa Matthews (@LisaNMatthews), Assignment Manager for the Associated Press in DC, returned to guide an insightful panel discussion with four reporters at WWPR’s Annual Media Roundtable lunch on October 22. The American Chemical Society hosted this sellout event. Panelists Tim Homan (@timothyrhoman), News Editor for The Hill; Jen Judson (@JenJudson), Reporter for Defense […]

“The Strauss Media Strategies team is very proud to once again be a highest-tier platinum sponsor of WWPR and we’re honored to have been a sponsor and affiliated with WWPR for more than a decade. The firm is committed to supporting WWPR in its goals of empowering women and applaud WWPR’s mission to provide leadership […]

Preparing to end 2018 with a bang… Somehow, 2018 has flown by, and my schedule is already filling up for the holiday months.  To get a handle on holiday parties, family vacations and end-of-year reviews, I suggest planning now for some key WWPR events that will round out this year. Already this month, WWPR has […]

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2018 — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is thrilled to announce the three finalists for its 29th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon. The organization received a record-breaking number of nominations for exceptional women leading the communications industry in the D.C. Metro area. Nominees were judged on […]

WWPR’s Hit Play Video Workshop had it all—intentional networking, a killer panel, key takeaways, and, best of all, a hands-on component. Attendees not only learned skills they can immediately apply in their job or side hustle, but also walked away with a work-in-progress video. It’s my first time attending something like this and I’m already […]

By Lindsay Young, PR Woman of the Year Committee Member Every year, Washington Women in PR honors one exceptional woman who has made contributions to her field and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area with a special award – the Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, Woman of the Year is one […]

We’re proud to introduce Sherry Perez, one of our newest members! She’s a senior account executive at Strauss Media Strategies, a national PR firm specializing in radio and television and long-time WWPR Platinum sponsor. I had the chance to get to know Sherry earlier this month, starting with her journey as a sports reporter-turned-PR pro […]