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Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Council

Dec 4, 2025 | News & Updates, Press Release
 For 46 years, the organization has led networking and professional development opportunities for female communicators in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 4, 2025) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading membership organization for female communications professionals in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced its 2026 Board of Directors. The newly elected Board is as […]
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President’s Note: May
May 6, 2017 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Uncategorized
We celebrated Spring on April 25 with a happy hour at Ristorante iRicchi in partnership with IABC, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), PRSA-NCC, Women in International Trade (WIIT). Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it! Stay tuned for future happy hours and networking opportunities! This week the National Press Club is hosting WWPR for a special event. Join […]
For Women, By Women Speed Mentoring: A Girl’s Best Friend
Apr 17, 2017 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
WWPR’s Annual Speed Mentoring event was unique opportunity for attendees to hear from high-level women mentors in the D.C.-area, who all shared their best advice, success stories, and memorable missteps culminated throughout their careers. To kick off the event, Debra Silimeo welcome the group on behalf of host Hager Sharp with an impassioned speech about […]
Member Spotlights: WWPR Vice President Danielle Veira Chats About Passion for Nonprofit Advocacy
Apr 3, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development
WWPR Vice President Danielle Veira, Senior Manager, Public Relations and Advocacy Communications at the American Diabetes Association, has found her passion combining her PR skills with nonprofit advocacy. WWPR talked with Danielle about her advocacy work and career, and her advice for WWPR members wanting to get involved in PR for a nonprofit or association. […]
Snapchat and Instagram: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
Feb 16, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
WWPR’s Advanced Snapchat and Instagram Workshop last week provided an in-depth overview of how to use both social media platforms and leverage the best new strategies for executing business goals. Social Driver’s Sara Tuman, digital strategist, and Lucy Mink, digital content studio lead, kicked off the workshop by explaining the ins and outs of communicating […]

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