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 Board Member, Agatha Aramayo is a dedicated marketing and communications professional with a diverse range of experiences spanning 14 years.

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 […]

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 […]

Tell me about your background and what drew you to your current position.  My work experience began in political campaigns and advocacy work. The highlight of my professional journey has been using earned and paid communication to tell stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. These experiences have led me to my […]

Woman of the Year recognizes the leading women who have been visionaries in our field paving the way for the future of our profession Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 2023 – On Friday, October 27, 2023, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) recognized Alisa Valudes Whyte, CEO and Senior Partner at Merritt Group, as its 2023 […]

Kelsey Nelson is currently the  Director of Communications at the National Foster Youth Institute  (NFYI) and WWPR 2023 Emerging Leader Award Winner in the Non-Profit category Tell me about your background and what drew you to your new position.   I have worked in a variety of industries, including nonprofits, education, sports, and politics. My background […]

Falen Petros is an Account Supervisor, Public Health at CURA Strategies and WWPR 2023 Emerging Leader Award Winner in the Boutique Agency category Tell me about your background and what drew you to your new position.   Before joining CURA, I served as a Member Success Specialist at Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA), where I […]

WWPR Pro Bono Committee to Provide Communications Counsel and Support to Qualified Local Nonprofit Organization Serving Women or Children Washington, DC – June 26, 2023 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), announced that it is actively seeking a new pro-bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2024. The professional organization is inviting […]