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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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Power Points: Julie Weber, CMO and Principal at Brllnt

Nov 21, 2016 | Professional Development

Julie Weber is the Chief Marketing Officer and Principal at Brllnt, a creative and digital strategy marketing agency. Originally from Kentucky, Julie previously led the marketing and communications efforts at Scoop News Group and at the Washington, DC Economic Partnership – including launching the development of the #WeDC campaign at SXSW. WWPR’s Molly Mitchell spoke […]

Member Spotlight: Christina Nichols, SVP, director of strategic planning and research at Hager Sharp

Nov 16, 2016 | Awards, Events, Professional Development

By Melinda Price The finalists for WWPR’s 27th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award have been announced and the celebratory luncheon is just around the corner! To ramp up for the event, we reconnected with last year’s award winner about her experience as the honoree and advice for young women in public relations for […]

The Tried, the True and the New in Media Strategy

Nov 1, 2016 | Events, News & Updates

By Lisa Matthews, Vice President, Hager Sharp As I moderated this year’s annual media roundtable for Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), I heard a number of familiar themes – keep pitches short, keep pitches relevant, know who you’re pitching. Some things will likely never change as public relations professionals look for better ways to […]

Power Points: Elise Perkins on starting ep communications

Oct 13, 2016 | News & Updates, Professional Development

Elise Perkins is the Founder and Owner of ep communications where she works with clients to help build their brands by using a savvy mix of content and influencer strategies. Elise is also a WWPR Board Member and a Woman of the Year Co-Chair (shameless plug: you can still buy tickets for the November 18th […]

President’s Note: New Events and Pure Barre for Members

Oct 13, 2016 | Events, News & Updates

While Fall is now in full gear and DC is abuzz with major news such as the presidential election, WWPR has a full plate of signature events you don’t want to miss, starting with our Annual Media Roundtable on October 21. I hope to see you at this event. Joan Coyle, a longtime WWPR member […]

Help BBI Throw a “Baby Shower” for Moms In Need

Oct 13, 2016 | Events, News & Updates

Bright Beginnings (BBI) is holding its annual Baby Shower with a Purpose on Friday, October 21st. For many BBI mothers facing homelessness, the shower will be the only opportunity to receive supplies needed for their newborn. During the baby shower, new and expectant moms, partake in a variety of fun activities from games to raffles. […]

WWPR Announces Finalists for 2016 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award

Oct 6, 2016 | Events, News & Updates

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) will host its 27th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Fairmont Hotel to celebrate the accomplishments of women who are raising the bar in public relations. The Woman of the Year luncheon, established in 1990, is WWPR’s signature event. It is […]

Announcing Woman of the Year Keynote Speaker: GE Chief Communications Officer Deirdre Latour

Sep 28, 2016 | Events, News & Updates

We are so thrilled to announce that Deirdre Latour, GE’s new Chief Communications Officer will be keynoting our 27th annual Woman of the Year luncheon on November 18, 2016. I enjoyed reading more about her in this recent article from PR Week and can’t wait to hear her inspiring story at #WOY2016. In addition to announcing Deirdre, […]

September 11 Made Me Rethink My Purpose in Life

Sep 26, 2016 | Professional Development

By Patrice Tanaka | Originally posted at Commpro.biz. I will always remember 9/11. As a New Yorker, I remember that crystalline blue sky day from the windows of our West Village office, which made the horror and devastation downtown almost unfathomable. I’m still haunted by the idea that nearly 3,000 people went to […]

Bright Beginnings Back to School Night a Success

Sep 21, 2016 | News & Updates

WWPR’s Pro Bono client, Bright Beginnings (BBI) Back to School Night on September 8 was a blast! Over 25 BBI parents participated in a tour of Bright Beginnings, attending presentations with BBI staff members from each department area to learn more about how their team works together to provide services for families. Each department had the chance […]

Celebrating Running Start: A Partnership Built on Impact and Friendship

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