For me, March is always full of celebrations – St. Patrick’s Day, my birthday, and Women’s History Month.  As we enter the spring season – especially the warmer weather! – there are also many WWPR opportunities I look forward to celebrating. This month is Women’s History Month, and there is no better opportunity to launch […]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]   Digital marketing communications specialist Florence Sumaray, a new addition to WWPR’s membership, is a pro at coffee dates—and it’s part of her movement to connect with more people offline. It wasn’t quite coffee, but I had the pleasure of connecting with Florence about her […]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://wwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/600×300-PRprofessionals-25th-Anniv.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”bottom” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] PRofessional Solutions, LLC, the metropolitan Washington area’s first and only temporary agency for public relations and communications staffing, recently marked its 25thAnniversary with a $2,500 donation to the Girl Scouts Council […]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When schools face tight budgets, arts classes are often the first to be cut. Music and painting are often viewed as “extras” in comparison to reading and math. But at WWPR’s nonprofit pro bono client Sitar Arts Center, leaders, parents and volunteers passionately believe–and observe […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]