May 30, 2017 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
What I most treasure about WWPR is the community—how we all support each other in our personal and professional growth. I know that I’ve learned so much at our Professional Development events, made fast friends, and connected others. It’s hugely satisfying when I can...May 19, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Uncategorized
By: Samantha Kruse, Senior Account Supervisor, Edelman “Without you, without the affectionate hand you extended to the small poor child that I was, without your teaching and example, none of all this would have happened,” wrote French-Algerian journalist, playwright,...May 8, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Uncategorized
More than 600 runners helped raise $65,000 at Bright Beginnings’ 21st Annual 5K Race for homeless children and families – showing that each of us can make a measurable difference in giving young children a good start in school and in life. Big strides for little feet!...May 6, 2017 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Uncategorized
We celebrated Spring on April 25 with a happy hour at Ristorante iRicchi in partnership with IABC, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), PRSA-NCC, Women in International Trade (WIIT). Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it! Stay tuned for future happy...Apr 22, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
I have always felt that it is critically important for female communicators to invest heavily in mentoring and supporting young professionals in our field. One of my main objectives, when launching ColorComm, was to build a strong community of women who can learn from...Apr 17, 2017 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
WWPR’s Annual Speed Mentoring event was unique opportunity for attendees to hear from high-level women mentors in the D.C.-area, who all shared their best advice, success stories, and memorable missteps culminated throughout their careers. To kick off the event, Debra...