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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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NEWSLETTER: August 2013
Aug 22, 2013 | News & Updates
In this issue: From the President Join the Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee Global Opportunities for Women; Speed Networking; and Media Rountable Recap: Online Metrics Bootcamp at Beekeeper Group WWPR Visits WUSA9 Studio Trends of the Trade Member Spotlight PR in Focus Tips from Campus Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight […]
Trends of the Trade: Traditional Versus New Media
Aug 16, 2013 | News & Updates
Trends of the Trade is a monthly column written by WWPR member Cory Churches exploring, well, trends in PR. Follow her @Coricita or reach her at Cory.Churches@gmail.com. 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 I just received my […]
Project Post Grad
Aug 13, 2013 | Professional Development
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 The start of my senior year of college is closely approaching, bringing with it the reality of life sans school. I, like many other young PR professionals, have the […]
NEWSLETTER: July 2013
Jul 29, 2013 | News & Updates
In this issue: 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards Honorees Debra Silimeo Joins WWPR Advisory Council Toyota Tribute to Working Women Awards Online Metrics Bootcamp and CBS Studio Tour/Taping Trends of the Trade Member Spotlight PR in Focus Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight Congratulations to the 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards Honorees! The […]
Member Spotlight: Emily Hughes and Lauren Smith
Jul 29, 2013 | Events
With just a day away from this year’s Emerging Leaders Awards, I took a moment to speak with WWPR ELA committee chairs Emily Hughes and Lauren Smith to get a little background on the event and what we can all expect. How did you prepare for this year’s ELA awards? The first step was to […]
A New Chapter in Boy Scouting
Jul 26, 2013 | News & Updates
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 March I wrote about the continued controversy over the Boy Scout of America’s (BSA) ban on gay members and leaders.  At the time, the BSA Council was due […]
Trends of the Trade: Achieving Audience Engagement
Jul 26, 2013 | News & Updates
Trends of the Trade is a monthly column written by WWPR member Cory Churches exploring, well, trends in PR.Follow her @Coricita or reach her at Cory.Churches@gmail.com. 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 If you attend any of […]
PRESS RELEASE: Washington PR Woman of the Year to Join WWPR Advisory Council
Jul 25, 2013 | News & Updates
Leading PR Society for Women Adds Debra Silimeo to Senior Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 25, 2013 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announces that Debra Silimeo, executive vice president of Hager Sharp, will be joining the WWPR Advisory Council. The council, established […]
PRESS RELEASE: WWPR Names 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards Honorees
Jul 24, 2013 | News & Updates
Announcement Culminates Reception Honoring Rising Stars in Communications WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 24, 2013 — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) proudly named Nell Callahan, Rachael Glaws and Lauren Wesley Wilson the 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) honorees at their fourth annual ELA reception on July 18. The signature WWPR accolade honors young women (ages […]
The Future of Facebook
Jul 9, 2013 | News & Updates
Facebook’s mission is to make the world more open and connected. Since launching in 2004, Facebook has changed what it means to connect online and has empowered billions to share. But nearly a decade in, there is uncertainty about Facebook maintaining its top flight position due to changing demographics, competitors, copied innovation and a backlash […]

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