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Behind the Scenes of WWPR’s Pro Bono Partnership with Running Start

Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Inside Scoop of How WWPR’s is supporting the nonpartisan nonprofit, Running Start By: Suzie Ozioma As part of Washington Women in Public Relations’s (WWPR) ongoing commitment to supporting women, we’ve proudly chosen Running Start as our pro bono client for 2024-2025. Running Start is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring young women, in high […]
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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 […]
Finding Balance: ADHD, Mental Health and Public Relations
May 15, 2024 | Professional Development
By Jen Peters, WWPR Member The public relations field is exhilarating – the adrenaline rush of scoring a major media hit, the dopamine boost of an interview opportunity, the thrill of a press mention. But for those of us with ADHD, that very excitement and its inevitable emotional peaks and valleys can be a double-edged […]
WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 – 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL
May 3, 2024 | News & Updates
WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 – 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 3, 2024 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announces its 2024 – 2025 Advisory Council, a group that provides WWPR’s leadership with strategic advice on the direction of […]
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month
Apr 17, 2024 | News & Updates
Throughout the year there are a plethora of diverse days, weeks, and months ranging from National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) to Women’s History Month (March) to Workzone Awareness Week (April 15-19). However, the month of April has a special place in my heart as it is Autism Acceptance Month – more specifically, April 2 […]
Board Member Spotlight: Karen Naumann, APR, PMP
Mar 12, 2024 | Membership
WWPR Board Member Karen Naumann, APR, PMP, is a multifaceted, seasoned practitioner with more than 25 years of communication experience. She is an educator, executive, and author with a focus on national security. She excels as an educator, executive, and author, focusing on national security. Currently serving as a graduate professor at West Virginia University’s […]
WWPR ANNOUNCES RUNNING START AS 2024-2025 PRO BONO CLIENT
Feb 12, 2024 | News & Updates, Press Release, Pro Bono Client
WASHINGTON (February 12, 2024) — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is proud to announce Running Start, a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for political leadership, as its pro bono client for 2024 and 2025.  Established in 1993, WWPR’s Pro Bono Committee offers marketing and communications expertise to nonprofit organizations that support […]
The Taylor Swift Effect on the NFL
Feb 12, 2024 | Professional Development
How Her Romance with Travis Kelce became a PR Blessing for the Kansas City Chiefs and Football By Florence Sumaray As an avid fan of both Taylor Swift and the NFL (Washington Commanders fan), I’ve been captivated by the Taylor Swift phenomenon ever since she started attending Kansas City Chiefs games. I had never tuned […]
Shattering Barriers: The Legacy of Black Women in Public Relations and Communications in Washington D.C.
Feb 10, 2024 | News & Updates, PR in Politics
In the corridors of power and influence in Washington D.C., Black women have played a pivotal role in shaping narratives, driving change, and breaking down barriers for critical initiatives. From the civil rights era to the digital age, these trailblazers have defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and paved the way for future generations of leaders.  […]

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