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Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Woman of The Year Winner

Nov 4, 2024 | Events
Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2024 – On Friday, October 4, 2024, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) recognized Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP as its 2024 Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, the Woman of the Year program recognizes individuals who have raised the bar in the communications field and raised the […]
Member Spotlight: Sherry Perez
Oct 11, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates
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 […]
What’s New at Sitar Arts Center?
WWPR nonprofit pro bono client launches fundraiser, joins forces in new initiative to support low-income families Fall is a busy time for us all as we head back to school and work, but it’s been an especially full month for Sitar Arts Center! Sitar is announcing a new fundraiser, as well as participation in the […]
Four Reasons You Should Nominate Someone for WOY!
Oct 3, 2018 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
By Lindsay Young, PR Woman of the Year Committee Member WWPR is calling on YOU to nominate our next honoree for the 2018 Washington Women in Public Relations PR Woman of the Year award. This award honors the most talented women in the industry who have made contributions to her field and currently reside in […]
Kirsten Suto Seckler Named Keynote Speaker for Washington Women in Public Relations’ Woman of the Year Luncheon
Oct 1, 2018 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
Special Olympics Chief Brand & Communications Officer and 2009 Honoree to Speak at Signature Event WASHINGTON, DC – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, announced today that Kirsten Suto Seckler will be the keynote speaker for its 29th annual PR Woman of the Year celebration. Seckler, who […]
Tackling Transition: WWPR’s Co-President Danielle Veira Offers Six Tips When Starting a New Job
Back-to-school season comes with the excitement of new notebooks and fresh erasers as well as the fear of not making friends or clicking with one’s teachers. Similar to students starting the school year, professionals beginning a different job grapple with how best to integrate into their new communities. The question of how to gracefully leave […]
Member Spotlight: Bethanee Reynolds
Sep 21, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates
Get to know Bethanee Reynolds, one of WWPR’s newest members! She’s been working in higher education for a few years and can’t wait to get even more involved with PR through WWPR. Her Experience Bethanee is the public relations & corporate communications program assistant at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. In her role, she […]