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Behind the Scenes of WWPR’s Pro Bono Partnership with Running Start

Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Inside Scoop of How WWPR’s is supporting the nonpartisan nonprofit, Running Start By: Suzie Ozioma As part of Washington Women in Public Relations’s (WWPR) ongoing commitment to supporting women, we’ve proudly chosen Running Start as our pro bono client for 2024-2025. Running Start is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring young women, in high […]
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RECAP: Panel Discussion on Thought Leadership
Mar 22, 2015 | Events
By Sukanya Sen, ClearWater Initiative   Panelists: Bess Winston, Principal and Founder of Winston Agency, faculty at Johns Hopkins University Shonali Burke, President and CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting, faculty at Johns Hopkins University Robin McClain, Vice of Marketing at Destination DC Trisch Smith, Executive Vice President, Edelman   Developing an effective thought leader is considered […]
A Love Letter to Women in PR
Feb 11, 2015 | News & Updates
When the effusively ambitious Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope introduced the world to the idea of Galentines Day, I was ecstatic. Despite not being a regular follower of the show, the idea grabbed me. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, the basic idea is this: make February 13th a day where ladies […]
Run with WWPR at the 2015 Bright Beginnings 5K and Help Homeless Children
Feb 11, 2015 | Events
Interested in helping homeless children whose families are living in crisis shelters or transitional housing? Join WWPR as we run The Bright Beginnings 5k! In support of our 2015 Pro Bono client, Bright Beginnings, WWPR members will gather as a team to participate in this signature event. The organization serves approximately 186 children annually whose families are living […]
Public Relations in Politics – In The Abstract
Feb 11, 2015 | PR in Politics
By Margaret Mulvihill The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member, Margaret Mulvihill, examining the role of PR in politics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations In The […]
NEWSLETTER: January 2015
Jan 29, 2015 | News & Updates
WWPR Annual Meeting 1/22; Thought Leadership Panel 2/5 Jumpstart the New Year by attending the WWPR Annual Meeting and Board Induction on Thursday, January 22, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., at the National Press Club! Network with other PR pros, meet the new WWPR board of directors and learn how to make your best qualities shine through from our […]
Public Relations and Politics – So You Want To Be President!
Jan 13, 2015 | PR in Politics
The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member Margaret Mulvihill, examining the role of PR in politics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations Countdown To 2016 We are […]
WWPR Media Roundtable Recap: Tips for Getting Your Pitches Read—Straight from the Media
Dec 2, 2014 | Events, Professional Development
On October 29th, WWPR members gathered at The American Chemical Society headquarters for a media roundtable event to get advice directly from the source on how to build relationships with reporters and draft email pitches that stand out amongst overflowing inboxes. Moderator Susan Matthews Apgood, President and Co-founder of News Generation led the discussion asking […]
WWPR Names Laura Monica the 2014 Washington PR Woman of the Year
Nov 17, 2014 | Awards
Renowned Public Relations Executive Patrice Tanaka Keynotes 25th Annual Awards Ceremony WWPR Woman of the Year Laura Monica WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 17, 2014) – Laura Monica, Vice President for Pepco Holdings Inc. (PHI), was named the Washington Women in Public Relations’ (WWPR) 2014 Washington PR Woman of the Year yesterday in a ceremony honoring top […]

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