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President’s Note: 2026 Is Already in Full Swing

Dear WWPR Members, It is hard to believe that I took the reins from Past President Colleen Gallagher just 40 days ago. In that short time, the organization has already accomplished so much, with even more ahead. First, if we have not yet met, my name is Charmaine Riley, and I am honored to serve […]
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 […]
WWPR Member Spotlight: Rafif Alzayat
Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
WWPR has members in a variety of public relations-related fields, including some in more analytical or data-based roles. Content Committee Member Melinda Tolliver had the opportunity to speak with one of our newest members, Rafif Alzayat, who is the Google Analytics, Data Studio, and Google Tag Manager at the American Diabetes Association. For this month’s […]
Communicating Across Cultures: Bridging the Gap Between French and American Communication Styles
Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the era of globalization, public relations professionals increasingly travel abroad for projects and conferences. We also collaborate with professionals from various countries and cultures in the U.S. Corresponding with individuals from different countries and cultures holds the exciting potential of making new discoveries. It also comes with the risk of miscommunication. In October, I […]
Back to School—And Sitar!
Camp has sadly come to an end, but that means it’s time for after-school programs at Sitar. Though you’d never guess it from the weather we’ve been having, summer is winding down, and Sitar is gearing up for fall programs. But at Sitar, the two aren’t totally disconnected. While Camp Sitar wrapped up earlier in […]
WWPR Member Spotlight: Crystal Zhao
Crystal Zhao, one of WWPR’s newest members, is the director of special projects at Washington Media Group. She brings a unique mix of new media and political media experience to her clients—get to know her in this month’s Member Spotlight! Her Background Crystal considers her main specialities to be social media and podcast production, but […]
Camp Sitar Is In Full Swing!
If you popped into the Sitar Arts Center this week, you’d witness a whirl of creative activity: from dance to digital design. That’s because for the past four weeks, Camp Sitar has been in full swing. Take a look at Sitar’s video from the first week of camp and you’ll see, behind the smiles of […]