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How to Hire and Work with a PR Consultant (When You’re Ready)

Apr 25, 2026 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, Vice President, Vanguard Communications This resource is the fourth in the series of the WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practice guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each quarter focuses on a different theme, and each resource is designed to be immediately […]

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Give Back for National Volunteer Month: Communications Superhero(ines) use communications powers for good

Apr 25, 2018 | Awards, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of time in your communications function thinking about how you can use your powers for good. It’s easy in our business to focus on how our performance at our jobs brings value to our clients, organizations, or specific goals. But April is National Volunteer Month–an excellent […]

WWPR Plays Career Matchmaker at Speed Mentoring Event: Three Key Takeaways

Apr 19, 2018 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

Have you ever tried speed dating—that famed, yet illusive cultural gem that gives willing romantics a shot at making a real connection? I haven’t tried it, but I like the idea. Having a chance to, within a finite period of time, meet others with similar interests and goals seems to me to be a worthwhile […]

Member Spotlight: Ariana Solis Gomez

Apr 18, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

Ariana Solis Gomez, director of strategic communications at Hogan Lovells, may be new to WWPR, but she’s already making her mark by focusing on our organization’s diversity and inclusion efforts. I chatted with her for this month’s Member Spotlight to learn more about her soon-to-launch blog series for WWPR and her commitment to advocating for […]

How Diversity and Inclusion are Driving Business Success

Apr 18, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

“Diversity is the mix. Inclusion is making the mix work.” – Andrés Tapia. For decades, we have heard a great deal about diversity and one would assume that by this point in time we would be making great strides and becoming a more inclusive society. However, for some, this remains an unknown territory. As Andrés […]

President’s Note: April

Apr 17, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

Spring has sprung and WWPR is in full bloom! We’re finally getting some warm weather in the DMV and WWPR is bringing you even more to celebrate with upcoming events to help you give back to the local community, connect with experts in the field, and applaud emerging leaders. Here are just a few: Give […]

Live Chat with WWPR: 7 Reasons Why WWPR is Right for You

Apr 17, 2018 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

WWPR’s Membership Committee Co-Chairs—Alex Thompson and Jenn Sherman—recently went Live on Facebook to answer one simple question: why should you join Washington Women in PR? The conversation that followed was packed with useful information. Didn’t have time to watch the video, but still want to know why WWPR is right for you? Not to worry! […]

WWPR Vice President Amanda Ott Looks to Our Future for Women’s History Month

Mar 16, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

For women, March is a month with a lot of expectations. In just 31 days, we are asked to look to the past to celebrate Women’s History Month, acknowledging how far we’ve come while also reflecting on the ways we can stand in solidarity our worldwide sisterhood. For WWPR, I encourage you to use this […]

Rise & Shine with Monica Trauzzi

Mar 13, 2018 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

WWPR kicked off our Rise and Shine morning series with an event focused on finding one's ideal work/life balance, through a guided meditation exercise with a recharj DC instructor and a motivational discussion with communications pro, Monica Trauzzi.

Sitar Arts Center Takes the Stage for Mayor Bowser’s Learn24 Launch

Feb 28, 2018 | Events, News & Updates

The WWPR Pro Bono Committee is pleased to share news of Mayor Bowser's February 5 visit to your pro bono client, Sitar Arts Center!

5 Things You Need to Know About Our New Pro Bono Client

Feb 27, 2018 | Events, Membership, News & Updates

Adorable mini ballerinas-in-training, smiling kids playing drum solos, teens telling stories through film and live musical theater. What’s not to love about WWPR’s new pro bono client, Sitar Arts Center (Sitar)? We’re still scratching the surface, but we’re pretty sure this is a match made in heaven. For 25 years, WWPR has been supporting local […]

How to Hire and Work with a PR Consultant (When You’re Ready)

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