Time flies! Not only are we more than half way through the year, I’ve discovered that I’m in my sixth year of membership with WWPR. I remember my first event, a professional development brown bag panel during lunch, and anxiously entering a room where I didn’t know anyone. In a blink someone greeted me and […]

Know a PR visionary who is deserving of the title “Woman of the Year?” Now is your chance to honor her by submitting a nomination for the 2017 Washington PR Woman of the Year awards – taking place on Friday, November 17. Established in 1990, Woman of the Year is WWPR’s signature event, and a must-attend […]

This month’s Member Spotlight is on Sarah Beccio, who recently launched her own female Native-owned strategic communications and public relations company to fill what she felt was a need in her community. Sarah chatted with WWPR about her passion for Native American relations, new venture, and her morning routine. Passion for Native American Relations Even […]

Early bird registration for this year’s Emerging Leaders Awards is happening now! The cost of registration is currently $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Early bird pricing ends on Saturday, August 12, so make sure you register today. In the meantime, mark your calendars to join us at WeWork White House on Tuesday, September 12 from 6:30-8:30PM! We […]

Denise Day starts her mornings at Bright Beginnings by keeping an eye out for a specific child.  She greets all the kids and their parents as they come in, offering a warm welcome to everyone as they arrive at the center.  She knows that this specific child has a harder time than the others in […]

Are you a DC metro nonprofit serving local women and/or children? Do you need help getting the word out about the work you do? Apply to be WWPR’s next pro bono client and get services like: strategic planning branding messaging media training media outreach and monitoring event planning digital communication and/or website support social media […]

Empowering women and supporting personal and professional growth is what WWPR is all about. That’s why I’m so excited about our #WomanUp theme for celebrating talented women communicators in the DC area. Our vision of #WomanUp means “to be bold, courageous, and reverent enough to persevere through even the most difficult challenges in work and […]

In May,  more than 40 members of Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) joined in the fun at a special reception hosted by The National Press Club (NPC)!  The event was part of a new partnership between the NPC and WWPR that provides WWPR members with special discounts and priority access to the National Press […]

By: Stacy Merrick, Powell Tate When it comes to large-scale, attention grabbing events that make national headlines, Washington D.C. is at the epicenter. From political panels and high-profile dinners to buzzworthy tourist attractions and activist marches, our nation’s capital draws crowds from near and far. On Wednesday night, WWPR brought together several leaders who are […]