Oct 7, 2024 | Awards, News & Updates, Press Release
Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2024 – On Friday, October 4, 2024, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) recognized Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP as its 2024 Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, the Woman of the Year program...Sep 23, 2024 | News & Updates
By Gabriela Linares, lead marketing specialist at Washington Gas As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting deeply on my journey as a Latina woman—one shaped by my upbringing, professional challenges, and personal triumphs. From my...Jun 21, 2024 | Awards, News & Updates, Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2024) — On June 18, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2024 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The seven winners were selected from a...Jun 14, 2024 | News & Updates
By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair, Washington Gas After 20 years in the United States, I’ve always been surprised by the lack of key historical holidays, specifically the date related to the abolishment of slavery which modern America is...May 17, 2024 | News & Updates
By Jewel McFadden May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and National Foster Care Month. Foster parenting is when an adult provides temporary care for children who are unable to live with their biological parents for reasons such as abandonment, neglect,...May 3, 2024 | News & Updates
WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 – 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 3, 2024 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announces its 2024 –...