By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI tools for other tasks, but for writing? I was not enthused, mostly because I assumed AI outputs […] The post Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications appeared first on Washington Women in Public Relations.| Washington Women in Public Relations
Could you tell me about your background and what drew you to your current position?I started my career as an administrative assistant at a health care PR firm and have spent the past 14+ years working in healthcare strategic communications—nine of which have been at CURA Strategies, where I’ve operated at the intersection of communications […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) Launches Search for 2026-2027 Pro Bono Client Non-Profit Organizations Serving Women and Families Invited to Apply for Strategic Communications Partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. – [July 15, 2025] – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) today announced the official launch of its search for a new pro bono […] The post Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) Launches Search for 2026-2027 Pro Bono Client appeared first...| Washington Women in Public Relations
Are you a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and/or families in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area? Do you have ambitious communication goals but lack the resources to achieve them? Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is excited to announce our search for a new pro bono client for a two-year partnership, commencing in January […] The post WWPR New Pro Bono Client Search 2026-2027 appeared first on Washington Women in Public Relations.| Washington Women in Public Relations
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is proud to launch a new initiative supporting women in our field who are navigating a career shift. We’re offering 10 free one-year WWPR memberships to communications professionals who are currently not working. Thanks to a generous anonymous member who donated five memberships—and a match from WWPR—we’re able to […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
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Seven D.C.-area women named Emerging Leaders at 15th Anniversary Event WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2025)— The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2025 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The seven winners were selected from a well-rounded and remarkable slate of rising […] The post WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCE 2025 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS appeared first on Washingto...| Washington Women in Public Relations
By Elisa O’Halloran Jennifer Min, Lead at Foretell, a communications advisory and former Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) winner has been helping brands, organizations, and CEOs move faster, think differently, and build for what’s next. “It’s been incredible to be a part of Foretell’s growth,” she shares. “I’m thrilled to be working alongside the founders, former […] The post Leading Through Change: Insights from a Former Emerging Leaders Award (ELA) Winner appeared first on ...| Washington Women in Public Relations
By Elisa O’Halloran “I am a storyteller at heart,” says Sukhi Sahni, who brings her passion for building, innovating, and creating to everything she does. Whether she’s building a new team from the ground up to support a start-up or a transformational brand shift for a seasoned company; strengthening an organization’s foundation using modern integrated […] The post A Builder, An Innovator, and Future Ready voice for the Next Generation appeared first on Washington Women in Public ...| Washington Women in Public Relations
By Elisa O’Halloran Over the past several years, Rosemary Girard has grown and scaled her role—both in the number of people and remits she oversees, and in the breadth of the subject matter. Now a Senior Vice President at Edelman, she leads corporate and executive communications for a large tech company that plays a significant […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 11, 2025, at the 15th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event. The post WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2025 EMERGING LEADERS FINALISTS appeared first on Washington Women in Public Relations.| Washington Women in Public Relations
The Inside Scoop of How WWPR’s is supporting the nonpartisan nonprofit, Running Start By: Suzie Ozioma As part of Washington Women in Public Relations’s (WWPR) ongoing commitment to supporting women, we’ve proudly chosen Running Start as our pro bono client for 2024-2025. Running Start is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring young women, in high […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
by Kristal Farmer, WWPR DEI Chair There’s something to be said about standing firm in your beliefs, especially when your truth isn’t the majority opinion. History remembers the people who refused to back down—even when it was uncomfortable, inconvenient, or outright dangerous—because they knew what was right. Think of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who defied […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
18 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 15, 2023 at the 13th annual awards ceremony; Six winners will be revealed during the awards event WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, today announces the finalists for […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
Honoring Outstanding Leaders in Communications Celebrate the Excellence of Women in PR! Washington Women in PR is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Woman of the Year awards! Join us for our annual luncheon on October 4th to celebrate honoring three extraordinary women who have shaped the landscape of public relations through leadership, vision, and […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
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Join WWPR in 2025 as we celebrate 45 years of empowering women in PR and communications. Explore upcoming events like the Annual Meeting Luncheon, professional development panels, and more.| Washington Women in Public Relations
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
WWPR names Aba Blankson 2024 Woman of the Year, honoring her impact in PR. Event also celebrates finalists Debbi Jarvis and Linda Roth| Washington Women in Public Relations
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 […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2024) — On June 18, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2024 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The seven winners were selected from a diverse and impressive slate of rising stars, ages 25-35, who have excelled in […]| Washington Women in Public Relations
