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WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCE 2025 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS

Jun 16, 2025 | Awards, Press Release
Seven D.C.-area women named Emerging Leaders at 15th Anniversary Event WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2025)— The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2025 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The seven winners were selected from a well-rounded and remarkable slate of rising […]
Showing Gratitude Beyond the Email
Jun 12, 2024 | Professional Development
By Marilynn Deane Mendell  President, WinSpin CIC, Inc.  Over the last 40 years I’ve written various articles and advised clients on the value of sending handwritten thank you notes. There is always pushback. Despite the overwhelming evidence that writing a personal note of gratitude resoundingly results in immediate responses from the receivers and often future […]
Meet Our 2024 Pro Bono Client: Running Start
Jun 12, 2024 | Pro Bono Client
What is Running Start, and why has WWPR chosen it as a pro bono client? Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young women to run for political office. WWPR selected Running Start for our 2024-2025 pro bono partnership to empower and elevate the next generation of female leaders in politics, aligning with […]
Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Emerging Leaders Finalists
Jun 6, 2024 | Awards
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 18, 2024 at the 14th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event WASHINGTON, June 6, 2024 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, today announces the finalists for […]
The Hidden Costs of Personal Storytelling
May 20, 2024 | Professional Development
By Brenda Foster Mental health researcher Patrick Corrigan has long maintained that one of the biggest stigma-busters is interaction with individuals who have lived experience with mental illness. As communicators, we know firsthand how positive personal storytelling can open hearts, minds and conversations about mental health and other sensitive or stigmatized issues.  I’ve spent many […]
Finding Balance: ADHD, Mental Health and Public Relations
May 15, 2024 | Professional Development
By Jen Peters, WWPR Member The public relations field is exhilarating – the adrenaline rush of scoring a major media hit, the dopamine boost of an interview opportunity, the thrill of a press mention. But for those of us with ADHD, that very excitement and its inevitable emotional peaks and valleys can be a double-edged […]
WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 – 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL
May 3, 2024 | News & Updates
WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 – 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 3, 2024 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announces its 2024 – 2025 Advisory Council, a group that provides WWPR’s leadership with strategic advice on the direction of […]
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month
Apr 17, 2024 | News & Updates
Throughout the year there are a plethora of diverse days, weeks, and months ranging from National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) to Women’s History Month (March) to Workzone Awareness Week (April 15-19). However, the month of April has a special place in my heart as it is Autism Acceptance Month – more specifically, April 2 […]
Board Member Spotlight: Karen Naumann, APR, PMP
Mar 12, 2024 | Membership
WWPR Board Member Karen Naumann, APR, PMP, is a multifaceted, seasoned practitioner with more than 25 years of communication experience. She is an educator, executive, and author with a focus on national security. She excels as an educator, executive, and author, focusing on national security. Currently serving as a graduate professor at West Virginia University’s […]