Jan 8, 2019 | Events, Membership, News & Updates
We are excited to introduce you to the 2019 WWPR Board of Directors slate. With these women at the helm, we know WWPR will be successful in reaching its mission to create a member-based professional society that cultivates and inspires female communicators to reach...Dec 21, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Pro Bono Client, Professional Development
Thank you to each and every one of our members who made this year such a resounding success. Whether you attended one of our professional development events, applied for one of our signature awards, served on a committee, or volunteered with our pro bono client...Nov 21, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates
I’m just going to be cliche and say it: there is so much to be thankful for this year. Family, friends, fresh flowers, the upcoming food extravaganza that is Thanksgiving…I’m sure there are things that don’t start with “f” also, but I was on a roll. Honestly,...Nov 20, 2018 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 13, 2018) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Wendy Hagen, president of hagen, inc., its 2018 PR Woman of the Year. Hagen received the award—which recognizes demonstrated ability in the communications field, contributions to...Oct 30, 2018 | Events, News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
In an unsuspecting building in Adams Morgan, beaming parents and grandparents gather in the lobby. An elementary school girl confidently takes the stage, violin in tow. After her, a middle schooler serenades the crowd in Spanish – thanks to hours of conversation...Oct 26, 2018 | Events
Skilled moderator Lisa Matthews (@LisaNMatthews), Assignment Manager for the Associated Press in DC, returned to guide an insightful panel discussion with four reporters at WWPR’s Annual Media Roundtable lunch on October 22. The American Chemical Society hosted this...