By Colleen Bayus, Personal Stylist | Professional Organizer| Speaker Styling by Bayus It’s back to school time! And no matter how many years have passed since we spent our days sitting in a classroom, this time of year always seems like a chance to start fresh, and put your best foot forward. I remember devoting […]

By Nidia Yanez, 2016 PR Woman of the Year Committee Member Writing a nomination, particularly a winning one for Woman of the Year, isn’t an easy process. Much thought goes into crafting a nomination and there are only so many pages you can use to write about your nominee. To help you craft the best […]

By Melinda Price, Member of WWPR and WWPR’s Marketing Communications Committee WWPR’s August Member Spotlight features Anna Stallmann, director of communications at Nahigian Strategies and active member of the Woman of the Year (WOY) Committee. Stallmann shared her journey as a communications professional and her role as a committee member with WWPR. Why did you […]

By Christine Brown-Quinn, The Female Capitalist® Have you been able to take a mental break this summer?  Are you looking forward to taking your career to new heights this Fall?  The key to both truly switching off during your vacations and increasing your impact at work is being able to deal with those annoying distractions. In […]

Back to school used to always be my favorite time of year. Picking out new school supplies and a first day outfit (before having to wear a uniform changed things a bit) was always so exciting for me because it represented a new start. As the school year is starting for so many, WWPR is […]

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 […]