Category: Events

Coffee & Conversation with Margery Kraus ☕

May 22, 2020 | Events, Professional Development

Margery Kraus, the Founder and Executive Chair of APCO Worldwide participated in a virtual senior-level discussion for WWPR’s Coffee & Conversation event on May 5. Kraus, a true visionary and leader in the PR world, discussed the story behind the title of her newly-published memoir, Roots and Wings: Ten Lessons of Motherhood That Helped Me […]

KayAnn Schoeneman Delivers Inspiring Keynote at WWPR’s Annual Meeting

Feb 13, 2020 | Events

KayAnn Schoeneman, Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate & Public Affairs for Curley Company delivered a humor-filled, inspiring address to attendees of WWPR’s Annual Meeting Luncheon and Board of Director’s induction ceremony, held Jan. 30. Schoeneman, a 2019 Woman of the Year Award nominee and colon cancer survivor, urged WWPR members to make purposeful connections […]

President’s Note: November 2019

Nov 25, 2019 | Awards, Events, President's Note

Looking back at the last month, all I can think is: wow, what an amazing time to celebrate women. The 30th annual Woman of the Year Luncheon confirmed that this incredible network of mentors and colleagues can inspire and drive us to reach momentous achievements. First, I must extend my personal congratulations to our WWPR […]

Event Recap of Flying Solo: A Guide to Freelance Life

Nov 25, 2019 | Events

Last month, WWPR members joined members of The Wing, DC’s first women-only co-working space and community, to hear from experienced freelancers about going solo. The three speakers offered an inside look at how they started their freelancing careers, some of the challenges they faced, and their key tips for making the transition. The event was […]

Maura Corbett, CEO Glen Echo Group, Named 2019 Washington Women in PR Woman of the Year

Nov 18, 2019 | Awards, Events, Press Release

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] November 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, on Friday named Maura Corbett, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Glen Echo Group, its 2019 Woman of the Year. The award, which is in its […]

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