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From Rising Talent to Real Impact: Career Wisdom from WWPR’s 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists 

Jun 17, 2026 | Awards, Events
Every year, the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) highlights the brightest young minds (ages 25-35) navigating the high-stakes world of DC communications. The 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) finalists represent a masterclass in modern storytelling, crisis management, and strategic brand building across agencies, corporations, government, and nonprofit organizations. But while these women are […]
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Member Spotlight: Brynne Krispin
Jun 10, 2026 | Membership
Brynne Krispin is the Founder and CEO of Cause Fokus, a boutique agency helping leaders transform their expertise into authentic, visible thought leadership. She specializes in empathy-driven brand strategy, executive storytelling, and LinkedIn thought leadership. A recognized LinkedIn Top Voice, writer, and speaker, Brynne is passionate about helping leaders build trust and meaningful influence.
Washington Women In Public Relations Announces 2026 Emerging Leaders Finalists
May 27, 2026 | News & Updates, Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, announced the finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The ELAs honor outstanding professionals (ages 25–35) who are making a remarkable impact early in their PR careers. This year, WWPR is proud to […]
Refresh Your Comms Career This Spring with WWPR
May 11, 2026 | Membership
As we enter the spring season, you may be feeling ready for a reset. From spring cleaning your home to revitalizing your communications career, this time of year invites fresh starts. Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is dedicated to connecting women in communications and public relations to a supportive and thriving community. Re-energize your […]
How to Hire and Work with a PR Consultant (When You’re Ready)
Apr 25, 2026 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
By LeAnne DeFrancesco, Vice President, Vanguard Communications This resource is the fourth in the series of the WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practice guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each quarter focuses on a different theme, and each resource is designed to be immediately […]
Take Stock: A Nonprofit Communications Audit
Apr 3, 2026 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
By Kimaya Dixit, Senior Social Impact Strategist, UVA MBA  Candidate ‘27 If you run communications for a small nonprofit, you’re probably making decisions on instinct. You post when you have news, send an email when you remember, and mean to update the website. Over time, the result is a patchwork: some channels are active, some […]
Pioneering with Purpose: The Rise of Female Entrepreneurship in PR
Mar 30, 2026 | News & Updates
Written by Kimberly McGuire This article was developed with assistance from artificial intelligence. Over the past decade, women have transformed entrepreneurship by starting and leading businesses at an unprecedented rate. From 2019 to 2023, women-owned businesses grew faster than those started by men, and by 2024, women were launching nearly half of all new businesses. […]
Board Spotlight: Julie McDowell, WWPR Operations Chair
Mar 18, 2026 | News & Updates
Stepping into the spotlight this month is WWPR Operations Chair Julie McDowell, a strategic marketing and communications executive with 20+ years of experience leading mission-driven work at the intersection of healthcare, science, and public affairs. Currently, she serves as Director of Strategic Communications and Digital Content at the College of American Pathologists, where she’s spent […]
Know Your Audiences: A Simple Mapping Exercise
Feb 27, 2026 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
Written by Alicia C. Aebersold, Chief Communications & Membership Officer, American Psychological Association (APA) This resource is the second in the 2026 WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practical guides for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Last month, you defined your three core messages. This month, you’ll identify […]
Member Spotlight: Kelsey Nelson
Feb 26, 2026 | Membership
Written by Kimberly McGuire Kelsey Nicole Nelson is a broadcast media personality and the founder, executive producer, and host of the “Listen in with KNN” sports talk podcast and radio show. She also is the Social Media and Digital Marketing chair for the Entertainment and Sports section for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). […]

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