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Celebrating Running Start: A Partnership Built on Impact and Friendship

Dec 17, 2025 | Pro Bono Client
By Pro Bono Committee  As we close out December, WWPR is wrapping up our two-year pro bono partnership with Running Start. What began as a professional commitment evolved into something much more meaningful—a true partnership built on shared values, collaborative spirit, and a genuine friendship that made every project a joy. Throughout our time together, […]
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Beginnings So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades
May 19, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Uncategorized
By: Samantha Kruse, Senior Account Supervisor, Edelman “Without you, without the affectionate hand you extended to the small poor child that I was, without your teaching and example, none of all this would have happened,” wrote French-Algerian journalist, playwright, and philosophical essayist Albert Camus to his former childhood teacher Monsieur Germain upon winning the Nobel […]
Member Spotlight: Christin Lewis’ Commitment to Pro Bono Work
May 19, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
This month’s WWPR Member Spotlight features Christin Lewis, senior manager of account and brand strategy at the American Diabetes Association and co-founder of The Luv u Project. Her Day Job Currently, Christin spends her days at the American Diabetes Association where her focus is on the overall marketing and communications strategy for several the association’s […]
Another Win for Our Pro Bono Client!
May 8, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Uncategorized
More than 600 runners helped raise $65,000 at Bright Beginnings’ 21st Annual 5K Race for homeless children and families – showing that each of us can make a measurable difference in giving young children a good start in school and in life. Big strides for little feet!  
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. […]

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