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Teaching, Mentorship, and Impact: Gemma Puglisi’s Path as a WWPR Woman of the Year
Sep 23, 2025 | Awards
by Elisa OHalloran For Gemma Puglisi, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication at American University and Director of Teaching in the Center for Faculty Excellence, receiving the WWPR Woman of the Year Award in 2022 was a professional milestone. A native Washingtonian and daughter of Italian immigrants, Gemma’s father worked as a barber at […]
WWPR Announces Finalists for 2025 Woman of The Year Award
Sep 18, 2025 | Awards, News & Updates
Three finalists represent exceptional local women who have shaped the communications industry through leadership, innovation and impact Washington, D.C., September 18, 2025 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, today announces the three finalists for the 36th annual Woman of the Year […]
Tips to Make Your Woman of the Year Nomination Shine 
Aug 26, 2025 | Awards
By Elisa OHalloran  Every year, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) honors an exceptional woman with the Woman of the Year Award, a recognition of professional excellence, mentorship, and community impact. If you know a woman whose influence deserves the spotlight, a thoughtful nomination can make all the difference. Here are some tips to help […]
Member Spotlight: Thy-Ann Nguyen
Jul 24, 2025 | Awards, Membership
Could you tell me about your background and what drew you to your current position?I started my career as an administrative assistant at a health care PR firm and have spent the past 14+ years working in healthcare strategic communications—nine of which have been at CURA Strategies, where I’ve operated at the intersection of communications […]

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