President’s Note

President’s Note: July 2020

Have you thought about you lately? Oftentimes, our job descriptions and office responsibilities have us thinking about everything else BUT ourselves. I recently joined a new workstream and as part of the introductory kick-off, our team lead circulated a “user guide”...

President’s Note: June 2020

It goes without saying that 2020 has not been without its challenges (can we get a do-over?). However, this past month has me more grateful than ever as I’ve seen our community band together and flourish with fresh ideas, new faces, and a restored strength. We owe...

President’s Note: May 2020

I have been truly inspired by the power of connection this past month – from the overly used neighborhood listserv seeking lawn care and babysitting recommendations to the steady stream of email introductions between job seekers and employers. I love it when a...

President’s Note: April 2020

Can anyone ever really prepare you for what the world has seen these past two months? The loss of loved ones, disconnected families, shuttered businesses, layoffs, and furloughs, financial uncertainty, and decline of mental and physical wellbeing.  It’s like a movie...

President’s Note: March 2020

This month, WWPR is in great company with Women’s History Month – each group marking its 40th year, applauding and remembering women and their contributions to various fields. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed Women’s History Week in March (which soon evolved...

President’s Note: February 2020

This is the question I asked attendees of WWPR’s Annual Meeting luncheon in January. Fresh off a “new year, new me” reflection exercise (the social pressure got to me), it had me thinking about my professional career – where I’ve been and where I’m going – and a...