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Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

Jul 24, 2025 | News & Updates, Professional Development

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI tools for other tasks, but for writing? I was not enthused, mostly because I assumed AI outputs […]

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PRofessional Solutions Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Mar 15, 2019 | Awards, News & Updates

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Sitar Arts Center Shows Every Day Why Arts Education is Essential

Mar 15, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

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Five Steps for Conducting Business in a Foreign Culture

Mar 5, 2019 | Professional Development

Since Washington, D.C. bustles with international organisations, global PR agencies, and multinational companies, it is imperative that PR professionals understand how to conduct business with individuals from foreign countries and cultures.

What’s New at Sitar Arts Center? A Conversation with Kieran Hayes, Sitar Arts Center Volunteer, and Donor

Feb 25, 2019 | Pro Bono Client

Many nonprofit organizations rely on the dedication of their volunteers. Kieran Hayes is the embodiment of what WWPR’s pro bono client Sitar Arts Center needs to not only sustain and serve but also thrive. Kieran has lived in the DC region for several years, but currently resides in Vienna. Sitar came into his life almost […]

President’s Note: February 2019

Feb 25, 2019 | Membership

As we wrap up the conclusion of Black History Month, I am especially proud of WWPR as an organization that celebrates diversity and inclusion. While we don’t have complete records for every year of WWPR, this year is doubtless one of the most diverse Board of Directors we’ve seen in comparison to previous years, including […]

Edelman IP & Insights: Breaking Into & Succeeding In PR — a WWPR member shares key takeaways from the event

Feb 15, 2019 | Membership, Professional Development

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 […]

Member Spotlight: Jennifer Passey

Feb 15, 2019 | Membership

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 […]

4 Reasons Why I’m Excited about WWPR in 2019

Feb 7, 2019 | Membership, Professional Development

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Member Spotlight: Erika Dyer

Feb 2, 2019 | Membership

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 […]

President’s Note: January 2019

Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized

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 […]

Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

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