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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 […]
WWPR ANNOUNCES RUNNING START AS 2024-2025 PRO BONO CLIENT
WASHINGTON (February 12, 2024) — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is proud to announce Running Start, a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for political leadership, as its pro bono client for 2024 and 2025.  Established in 1993, WWPR’s Pro Bono Committee offers marketing and communications expertise to nonprofit organizations that support […]
The Taylor Swift Effect on the NFL
Feb 12, 2024 | Professional Development
How Her Romance with Travis Kelce became a PR Blessing for the Kansas City Chiefs and Football By Florence Sumaray As an avid fan of both Taylor Swift and the NFL (Washington Commanders fan), I’ve been captivated by the Taylor Swift phenomenon ever since she started attending Kansas City Chiefs games. I had never tuned […]
Shattering Barriers: The Legacy of Black Women in Public Relations and Communications in Washington D.C.
In the corridors of power and influence in Washington D.C., Black women have played a pivotal role in shaping narratives, driving change, and breaking down barriers for critical initiatives. From the civil rights era to the digital age, these trailblazers have defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and paved the way for future generations of leaders.  […]
Reflections on Lunar New Year, Asian Culture, and How to Celebrate 
Feb 10, 2024 | Membership
by Pattie Yu, 1998 WWPR Woman of the Year Award Winner, principal and founder of theYucrew, LLC.  Today, culture consumed me. I opened up my WaPo to pounding media rhetoric and anti-Asian hate sentiment. I took an early morning walk in the mall well before opening, delighting in the shiny red lanterns hanging at every […]
Board Member Spotlight: Jordun Lawrence, Manager, Social Impact Communications and Strategic Partnerships
Feb 10, 2024 | Membership
Board Member Spotlight: Jordun Lawrence, Manager, Social Impact Communications and Strategic Partnerships  Jordun Lawrence, Manager of Social Impact Communications and Strategic Partnerships at PayPal, is not only one of WWPR’s newest board members but also the 2023 WWPR  Emerging Leader Award winner in the corporate category. At Paypal, Jordun spearheads communications efforts that humanize the […]
President’s Letter: January 2024
Dear WWPR Community, Happy 2024! January seems to have catapulted many of us into a busy season with overloaded calendars and email inboxes, with illness and snowstorms piled on top. I hope you all are staying safe, warm, and healthy as best as you can. And when in doubt, remember to give yourself grace. As […]
WWPR Inducts 2024 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, January 4, 2024 –  Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading membership group for female communications professionals in Washington D.C., today announced its 2024 Board of Directors. All WWPR members were invited to vote online for the new Board in December 2023. The 2024 Board is as follows: President: Chelsea Echavarria, Curley Company […]
Celebrating our 2022-23 Pro Bono Client, New Endeavors by Women
Dec 13, 2023 | Events, News & Updates
By Anne Thomas, Pro Bono Chair Another successful pro bono partnership has come to a close. New Endeavors by Women (NEW) was WWPR’s 2022-2023 Pro Bono client. NEW is guided by a mission to partner with homeless women to create new futures. NEW transforms lives by providing housing, fostering the development of life skills, and […]