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May 30, 2017 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

What I most treasure about WWPR is the community—how we all support each other in our personal and professional growth. I know that I’ve learned so much at our Professional Development events, made fast friends, and connected others. It’s hugely satisfying when I can connect people who can help each other! This year we have […]

Member Spotlight: Christin Lewis’ Commitment to Pro Bono Work

May 19, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

This month’s WWPR Member Spotlight features Christin Lewis, senior manager of account and brand strategy at the American Diabetes Association and co-founder of The Luv u Project. Her Day Job Currently, Christin spends her days at the American Diabetes Association where her focus is on the overall marketing and communications strategy for several the association’s […]

Power Points: Catherine Llamido, Account Associate at BRG Communications

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 diverse restaurant scene or breaking a sweat at the gym when […]

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 […]

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