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Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI tools for other tasks, but for writing? I was not enthused, mostly because I assumed AI outputs […]
President’s Note: August
Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 […]
Member Spotlight: Sarah Beccio and Her Dedication to Native Causes
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 […]
#WomanUpDC and Secure Your Spot for WWPR’s #ELA2017 Today
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 […]
President’s Note: July
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 […]
From Idea to Execution: Experts Offer Tricks of the Trade in Event Planning Panel
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 […]