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The Invisible Load: Why Mental Health Has to Be Part of the DEI Conversation

May 15, 2025 | Professional Development

By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Board Member – DE&I Chair May is Mental Health Awareness Month — but how often do we talk about mental health as part of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? This month, WWPR board member Kristal Farmer reflects on why true inclusion must also mean caring for the invisible emotional load too […]

Nine Questions with Concetta Duncan, Head of Communications of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

May 15, 2025 | Professional Development

By Ranata Reeder, Co-Chair Emerging Leaders Awards, WWPR In this candid Q&A style blog, Concetta Duncan of the National Portrait Gallery shares the importance of the arts and career advice for local women in public relations looking to grow their careers. What’s a typical day like in your life as the Head of Communications and […]

Ethical AI in Living Color – Using AI to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nov 27, 2024 | Professional Development

By Lelani Clark In recent news, there has been a weaponization of the term Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and increased backlash against equity-based programs and initiatives. However, in taking the temperature of our current climate, I believe the fight has just begun. This highly charged moment is an opportunity for a true culture shift […]

Ethical AI and Writing: Can the Two Co-Exist?

Sep 23, 2024 | Professional Development

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications If you make a living from writing, your hackles have likely been up for a while about artificial intelligence (AI)–not the customer service chatbots on a website “Can I help you find what you’re looking for?” or even the expanding search capabilities. I’m talking about generative AI […]

Ethical AI: Policy Development Tips for PR Professionals

Aug 14, 2024 | Professional Development

by Allison Gross, associate director, Vanguard Communications As ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools emerge into our workplace, many in our firms are equal parts giddy and guarded about what it means for our short-term tasks and our long-term jobs. And the truth is, the evolution is happening so quickly that getting your head […]

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