My name is Stephanie Nikitenko and I am an undergraduate student attending Knox College for Creative Writing. My internship with IWPA this summer will be an absolutely phenomenal opportunity for me to engage with the field of writing and communications. I am fortunate enough to have been invited to several of their events over the [...]
Max Ashrafi, Villa Park, IL – Ashrafi has been a graphic designer for more than 16 years and currently works for Allstate in Northbrook, Il. Max's work has been published in a number of publications such as Pro Football Weekly, Basketball News, and Financial Matters. He is skilled in art direction and has also worked [...]
The 2015 IWPA Silver Feather Award goes to Teresa (Terrie) Albano co-editor of peoplesworld.org. Terrie has been with the publication since 2000, acting in various capacities including columnist, social media coordinator, and its first woman editor-in-chief. People’s World traces its roots to the Daily Worker, the first edition of which rolled off the press in [...]
Terrie Albano Melissa Brand Susan Brauer Marleen Cook Colleen Cottet Lolita Ditzler Beth Dugan Cecilia Green Jan Huttner Coco Keevan Tim Libretti Kelly Lucia David Mathews Bonnie McGrath Lori Rader-Day Maria Rivera Becky Sarwate Elise Sims Patricia [...]
Annie Myers Sergel’s spirit of harmony and cooperation garnered her respect and sincere affection within the Illinois Woman’s Press Association. On many occasions, Annie, along with her husband Charles, delighted in hosting soirees and dinner parties for IWPA events in their Chicago home. Such was the reputation of the Sergel’s as entertainers that invitations to [...]
On April 23, 2015, Illinois Woman's Press Association and its annual Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest were profiled on the People's World website in a piece entitled, People’s World receives top honors from Illinois Woman’s Press Association. Peoplesworld.org is a daily news website of, for and by the 99% and the direct descendant of the [...]
1. Marketing and Digital Media Manager Community Media Workshop Community Media Workshop is looking for an enthusiastic early-career professional to join the team as our next Marketing and Digital Media Manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism and the social sector, as well as the drive to bring them both together to [...]
1. Publicist/Media Relations Specialist Chicago Law Firm This critical role: Secures regular, meaningful media coverage in top-tier global outlets. Proactively and opportunistically pitches the firm and strategic initiatives using a variety of methods. Mine media opportunities from within the social media and legal communities. Respond to media inquiries in an effective and timely manner. Build [...]
Her lively wit, wide sympathies and quick banter made Ethel Colson a popular lecturer and earned her numerous friends in the many social clubs of her era. She had the ability to identify with her audiences and that appeal was present throughout her writings, lectures and leadership. She understood the problems women faced and taught [...]
Cornelia Templeton Jewett Hatcher She was an American activist for women’s rights, a key temperance reformer, journalist and a woman of great moral conviction. She spent most of her early life campaigning for a woman’s right to vote. Her experience as a national newspaper woman helped her advance the cause during her travels [...]
