By Elisa O’Halloran Over the past several years, Rosemary Girard has grown and scaled her role—both in the number of people and remits she oversees, and in the breadth of the subject matter. Now a Senior Vice President at Edelman, she leads corporate and executive communications for a large tech company that plays a significant […]

21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 11, 2025, at the 15th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event.

By Traci Schweikert Welcome to May and the work-life balance gauntlet known as Maycember. In addition to tackling H1 milestones before project teams scatter for the summer months, working moms and caregivers are adding year-end concerts, projects, and parties to their calendars. If moms have children with additional needs, they are adding a scavenger hunt […]

By: Ashley Barnard Communications professionals are magicians. I feel that in my bones! We are the unsung heroes behind the success of many entrepreneurs, organizations, and brands, managing their narrative to ensure they look and feel their best in the eyes of the world. And we often do it all with overflowing enthusiasm and the […]

By Jen Peters May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month, and the administration recently halted $1 billion in mental health grants for schools. As a former girl with now late-diagnosed ADHD, I would have benefited immensely from greater access to mental health interventions as a teenager. I can’t help but reflect […]

By Emily Tillet, Senior Director at AVOQ In the vibrant world of public relations, our power lies in our ability to shape narratives, connect communities, and drive meaningful change. As a network dedicated to empowering women in PR, we hold a unique responsibility–and a profound opportunity–to amplify the voices that often go unheard, particularly in […]

By Ranata Reeder, Co-Chair Emerging Leaders Awards, WWPR In this candid Q&A style blog, Dr. Julaine Braham, double board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist, shares the importance of preventative medicine in women’s health, current women’s health trends, and information on how women can take a comprehensive approach to wellness.  “When it comes to their […]

By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Board Member – DE&I Chair May is Mental Health Awareness Month — but how often do we talk about mental health as part of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? This month, WWPR board member Kristal Farmer reflects on why true inclusion must also mean caring for the invisible emotional load too […]

By Ranata Reeder, Co-Chair Emerging Leaders Awards, WWPR In this candid Q&A style blog, Concetta Duncan of the National Portrait Gallery shares the importance of the arts and career advice for local women in public relations looking to grow their careers.  What’s a typical day like in your life as the Head of Communications and […]