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Member Spotlight: Lauren Lawson-Zilai
Jul 7, 2026 | News & Updates
Written by Elisa O’Halloran Tell us about your background and what led you to your current role.  What first drew you to public relations and communications? I’ve spent more than two decades building a career dedicated to social change and purposeful communications. My career originally started in publishing in New York, working on book publicity […]
Board Spotlight: Janae Washington
Jul 7, 2026 | News & Updates
In our latest Board Spotlight series, get to know Janae Washington, WWPR’s Emerging Leaders Awards Co-Chair and Senior Director of Communications at the Information Technology Industry Council. From her career journey and passion for strategic communications to what inspires her work with WWPR, Janae shares more about the experiences that have shaped her leadership—and a […]
WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS CELEBRATES 2026 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS
Jun 26, 2026 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
16th annual awards program recognizes seven women shaping the future of communications in the Washington region The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, today announced its 2026 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) honorees. Now in its 16th year, the ELAs recognizes seven exceptional […]
Building Your Story Bank: Where to Find Stories and How to Capture Them
Jun 25, 2026 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
By Lauren Lawson-Zilai, Founder and Principal of Zeal Communications This resource is the fifth in the WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practical guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each guide is designed to be immediately implementable without prior communications experience or expensive tools. Explore […]
Washington Women In Public Relations Announces 2026 Emerging Leaders Finalists
May 27, 2026 | News & Updates, Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, announced the finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The ELAs honor outstanding professionals (ages 25–35) who are making a remarkable impact early in their PR careers. This year, WWPR is proud to […]

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