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WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2025 EMERGING LEADERS FINALISTS

May 29, 2025 | Awards, Press Release
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 11, 2025, at the 15th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event.
Ethical AI: Policy Development Tips for PR Professionals 
Aug 14, 2024 | Professional Development
by Allison Gross, associate director, Vanguard Communications As ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools emerge into our workplace, many in our firms are equal parts giddy and guarded about what it means for our short-term tasks and our long-term jobs. And the truth is, the evolution is happening so quickly that getting your head […]
Ethical AI for PR: Five Questions to Guide Your Strategy
Jul 20, 2024 | Professional Development
By Brenda Foster  ChatGPT has become my best friend. I know it will deliver what I need in a pinch—even if it’s not perfect. A quick list of TV and radio stations serving Bristol, TN? Check. Ten recipes using the quickly expiring root vegetables in my fridge? Done!  Much like human relationships, I’m aware of […]
Celebrating Juneteenth
Jun 14, 2024 | News & Updates
By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair, Washington Gas After 20 years in the United States, I’ve always been surprised by the lack of key historical holidays, specifically the date related to the abolishment of slavery which modern America is built upon. For most British territories, Emancipation Day is marked on August 1, […]
14 Years of Emerging Leaders: Meet the 2024 Finalists
Jun 14, 2024 | Awards
We are excited to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the ELAs, where we will honor emerging leaders in seven categories: Small/boutique agencies, mid-sized agencies, large/global agencies, government, non-profit, corporate and trade associations.  Ahead of this signature event, we connected with the finalists to hear about their journeys and career advice and helpful insights on how […]
Showing Gratitude Beyond the Email
Jun 12, 2024 | Professional Development
By Marilynn Deane Mendell  President, WinSpin CIC, Inc.  Over the last 40 years I’ve written various articles and advised clients on the value of sending handwritten thank you notes. There is always pushback. Despite the overwhelming evidence that writing a personal note of gratitude resoundingly results in immediate responses from the receivers and often future […]
Meet Our 2024 Pro Bono Client: Running Start
Jun 12, 2024 | Pro Bono Client
What is Running Start, and why has WWPR chosen it as a pro bono client? Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young women to run for political office. WWPR selected Running Start for our 2024-2025 pro bono partnership to empower and elevate the next generation of female leaders in politics, aligning with […]
Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Emerging Leaders Finalists
Jun 6, 2024 | Awards
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 18, 2024 at the 14th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event WASHINGTON, June 6, 2024 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, today announces the finalists for […]
The Hidden Costs of Personal Storytelling
May 20, 2024 | Professional Development
By Brenda Foster Mental health researcher Patrick Corrigan has long maintained that one of the biggest stigma-busters is interaction with individuals who have lived experience with mental illness. As communicators, we know firsthand how positive personal storytelling can open hearts, minds and conversations about mental health and other sensitive or stigmatized issues.  I’ve spent many […]