President’s Letter: Momentum, Inspiration, and Exciting Events Ahead

Dear WWPR Community,

We’re only a couple of months into 2025, but the energy and momentum within WWPR is already incredible!

Our Annual Meeting Luncheon in February was nothing short of inspiring. A huge thank you to Debbi Jarvis, who left us with so many powerful takeaways, including one of my favorites:

➡️ "Embrace who you've been because it's going to lead to who you will become."

Her wisdom set the perfect tone for the year ahead, and we are so grateful to have kicked things off with such an empowering conversation.

At the end of February, we gathered for Policy Influence in a Shifting Landscape—a timely and thought-provoking discussion on navigating today’s policy and regulatory environment. Thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing candid insights and practical strategies, and to Beekeeper Group for hosting us.

Looking ahead, I’m especially excited for the first dinner in our Executive Communicator Series this week! This new quarterly series is designed to bring senior-level communicators together for meaningful conversations in a private setting. A huge thank you to MiQ for sponsoring this initiative and helping us create a space for authentic dialogue among industry leaders. I also hope to see many of you at our Women's History Month Happy Hour on March 27.

And if you're already planning ahead, mark your calendars for our signature events:

✨ Emerging Leaders Awards – June 11 at the AT&T Forum, Washington, D.C.
✨ Woman of the Year – October 3 at The Salamander, Washington, D.C.

With so much happening, I’m beyond grateful to be part of this incredible community. Whether you’ve joined us at an event or engaged with us online, your presence and support make all the difference. I can’t wait to see what we continue to build together this year!

See you soon,

Colleen Lerro Gallagher
WWPR President