Fact: In the corporate sector, there are only 25 women CEOs in the S&P500. According to the Heidrick & Struggles Board Monitor report, in 2016, 27.5 percent of Fortune 500 companies board seats were occupied by women—a total of 117 board seats. Out of the 117 board seats, “Roughly 30 percent of all female directors […]

In a room full of early risers, eager to begin their day with a cup of coffee and a boost of motivation, Alexia Baillow, a brand marketing superstar, took the stage and spoke powerfully about her experience developing her own voice and personal brand. Rise & Shine, a new quarterly series, gathers WWPR members before […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

In my last blog post, I focused on the importance of adopting diversity and inclusion strategies to drive business success. This time, I wanted to shed light on the third part of the equation: equality. Last month, we celebrated #equalpayday, and I was extremely proud and excited to see influencers and celebrities chiming in and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]