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Ethical AI in Living Color – Using AI to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nov 27, 2024 | Professional Development
By Lelani Clark In recent news, there has been a weaponization of the term Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and increased backlash against equity-based programs and initiatives. However, in taking the temperature of our current climate, I believe the fight has just begun. This highly charged moment is an opportunity for a true culture shift […]
President’s Note: May 2018
Communicate. Collaborate. Conquer.   Our theme for 2018 has set the stage for WWPR to shine a spotlight on the remarkable female communicators that are changing the game in the industry. In May, we celebrated the achievements of eighteen impressive Emerging Leaders Awards finalists who rose to the top of a record-breaking number of nominees. […]
Living Out the 2018 Emerging Leaders Awards Theme at the Reception
Communicate. Collaborate. Conquer. Attendees were living out the 2018 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) theme during the reception, Tuesday, May 15, as they networked, heard from industry leaders, and—of course—celebrated the six very deserving young women who were honored for their work spanning different industries. WWPR President Danielle Veira kicked off the event by impressing how […]
Super Kids Deserve Super Heroes
May 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
You won’t have to file into a darkened theatre soon to get your fill of superheroes. Nor will you need to squeeze on a super suit of your own to save the day…or night. WWPR’s Pro Bono client, Sitar Arts Center, hosted its 2018 Gala: Be a Super Hero on Thursday night, April 26. The […]
What Does Being an Emerging Leaders Awards Finalist Mean to You?
We asked and they answered: What does being a finalist for the 2018 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) mean to you? Let’s just say these extraordinary young women had some pretty insightful answers. Association Elise Castelli, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Society of Interventional Radiology I am honored to be considered among this amazing group of […]
MEET THE 2018 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS FINALISTS
Apr 30, 2018 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Emerging Leaders Awards! The Emerging Leaders Awards is a special accolade recognizing outstanding young women active within the communications field who have made a significant impact on the industry. This year, we are honoring an Emerging Leader in each of […]
Give Back for National Volunteer Month: Communications Superhero(ines) use communications powers for good
If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of time in your communications function thinking about how you can use your powers for good. It’s easy in our business to focus on how our performance at our jobs brings value to our clients, organizations, or specific goals. But April is National Volunteer Month–an excellent […]