May 19, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Catherine Llamido is an account associate at BRG Communications, a public relations firm in Old Town Alexandria where she specializes in media relations on behalf of client initiatives. When she’s not at the office, the foodie can be found checking out the DMV area’s...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...Apr 3, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development
WWPR Vice President Danielle Veira, Senior Manager, Public Relations and Advocacy Communications at the American Diabetes Association, has found her passion combining her PR skills with nonprofit advocacy. WWPR talked with Danielle about her advocacy work and career,...