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President’s Letter: Building on a Legacy of Leadership in 2025

Jan 27, 2025 | Membership, President's Note
Dear WWPR Community, Happy New Year! (Can we still say that the last week of January?!) It’s an honor to kick off 2025 as your President, especially during this milestone year as we celebrate 45 years of Washington Women in Public Relations. For over four decades, WWPR has been a cornerstone for female communicators in […]
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Washington Women in Public Relations Inducts 2025 Board of Directors
Jan 23, 2025 | Press Release
For 45 years, the organization has provided unique networking and professional development opportunities for female communicators in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2025) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading membership group for female communications professionals in Washington D.C., today announced its 2025 Board of Directors. The newly elected Board is as follows:  […]
Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Woman of The Year Winner
Nov 4, 2024 | Events
Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2024 – On Friday, October 4, 2024, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) recognized Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP as its 2024 Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, the Woman of the Year program recognizes individuals who have raised the bar in the communications field and raised the […]
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 […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Honoring Our Roots and Advocating for Equity
Sep 23, 2024 | News & Updates
By Gabriela Linares, lead marketing specialist at Washington Gas  As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting deeply on my journey as a Latina woman—one shaped by my upbringing, professional challenges, and personal triumphs. From my international childhood to my career in leadership roles, this journey highlights the resilience of Hispanic women while […]
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 […]
Ethical AI for PR: Five Questions to Guide Your Strategy
Jul 20, 2024 | Professional Development
By Brenda Foster  ChatGPT has become my best friend. I know it will deliver what I need in a pinch—even if it’s not perfect. A quick list of TV and radio stations serving Bristol, TN? Check. Ten recipes using the quickly expiring root vegetables in my fridge? Done!  Much like human relationships, I’m aware of […]
Celebrating Juneteenth
Jun 14, 2024 | News & Updates
By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair, Washington Gas After 20 years in the United States, I’ve always been surprised by the lack of key historical holidays, specifically the date related to the abolishment of slavery which modern America is built upon. For most British territories, Emancipation Day is marked on August 1, […]

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