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ColorComm Encourages WWPR to Apply the ColorComm Fellows Program

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 and inspire one another. Today, I am thrilled to share that […]

For Women, By Women Speed Mentoring: A Girl’s Best Friend

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 Silimeo welcome the group on behalf of host Hager Sharp with an impassioned speech about […]

Member Spotlights: WWPR Vice President Danielle Veira Chats About Passion for Nonprofit Advocacy

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, and her advice for WWPR members wanting to get involved in PR for a nonprofit or association. […]

President’s Note: Spring has Sprung!

Apr 3, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

It’s been a busy month with a number of WWPR events coming up soon! We hope you are enjoying the design refresh to our newsletter and the continuing showcase of DC communications professionals on WWPR’s Instagram handle. Fill out this quick form to sign up for a takeover day. Coming up next is Speed Mentoring […]

If You Read One Blog About the Pro Bono Committee, Read This One

Mar 8, 2017 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

The WWPR Pro Bono Committee initially began its partnership with DC nonprofit Bright Beginnings (BBI) to help tell their story of bringing education excellence to homeless families in the DC area. Now more than two years later, we continue support the BBI PR efforts and continue be inspired by the amazing work that Bright Beginnings […]

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