By Lauren Fielder, Member of WWPR and Pro Bono Committee WWPR’s pro bono client Bright Beginnings achieved another milestone on August 9 when they held their annual graduation and transition ceremony.  A total of seven classrooms comprised of 89 children in need graduated to their next level of learning, including 18 pre-Kindergarten students who will […]

This month’s Power Points features Stacy Kerr, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communications at Georgetown University (GU) where she is responsible for protecting, promoting and elevating Georgetown’s brand. WWPR’s Molly Mitchell sat down with Stacy for the August edition of Power Points to learn more about how she went from nearly a decade on Capitol […]

By Brittany A. Floyd, Member of WWPR and Co-Chair of WWPR’s Marketing Communications Committee It’s no secret that having the support of a mentor helps you grow both personally and professionally.  No matter at what stage you are in your career, the advice backed by years of experience from your mentor is invaluable as you […]

WWPR salutes Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, who passed away suddenly on May 3.   An educator, mentor and fierce advocate for homeless families, Dr. Gaines left a vibrant legacy at Bright Beginnings.  During her 11-year tenure beginning in 2001, Dr. Gaines made it a priority for BBI to earn accreditation (twice) as one of the nation’s […]

While many organizations take a break in the summer, I feel like WWPR is in full swing! We had our Happy Hour on July 26 where attendees had an opportunity to meet fellow WWPR members AND enjoy cake pops! On August 18 we will be hosting a wellness event featuring a FREE Pilates class followed […]

By Annette Albrecht, Brandpoint Working in PR is anything but your typical 9-5 office job. With the pervasiveness of technology, a never-ending social news cycle and an ever-present deadline, maximizing productivity as a PR executive is more important than ever. So how can you make the most of your limited time and win the ongoing […]

Charity Jackson is the Junior Press Secretary at the AFL-CIO where she started as a Fellow and worked her way up. Charity is responsible for developing story ideas and pitching the press on labor-related issues. No day is typical for this rising communications star, especially during a presidential election. WWPR’s Molly Mitchell sat down with […]

By Melinda Price This month’s Member Spotlight features an interview with WWPR Member and Past President Hillarie Turner, Vice President of Van Eperen. Here is her insight on how WWPR impacted her career and her advice for WWPR members. How did you become involved in the field of communications, specifically health communications? I have a […]

Molly Mitchell is a communications associate at Scott Circle and member of WWPR.  Emily Lenzner is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Atlantic Media where she oversees public relations for media brands including The Atlantic, National Journal, Government Executive Media Group, and Quartz. The DC native took time out of her busy schedule to […]