Vanguard Communications
@vancomm.bsky.social
📍DC-based. Award-winning Hispanic woman-owned PR firm working for a more equitable and inclusive world.
Today is #GivingTuesday! So many community organizations are struggling right now. This year our staff voted to support District Alliance for Safe Housing, La Clínica del Pueblo & Miriam’s Kitchen — three organizations that are filling critical service gaps in the DC area.
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday! So many community organizations are struggling right now. This year our staff voted to support District Alliance for Safe Housing, La Clínica del Pueblo & Miriam’s Kitchen — three organizations that are filling critical service gaps in the DC area.
Join Vanguard’s Brittany Vanderpool & Faith James Doyle during the Digital Strategy Summit on Friday, 11/14 at 1 pm ET for their session “Leading the Conversation: Building Thought Leadership Through Social Media.” Register today w/ VanComm20 for 20% off: bit.ly/4nXORxN
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Join Vanguard’s Brittany Vanderpool & Faith James Doyle during the Digital Strategy Summit on Friday, 11/14 at 1 pm ET for their session “Leading the Conversation: Building Thought Leadership Through Social Media.” Register today w/ VanComm20 for 20% off: bit.ly/4nXORxN
Happy #VeteransDay. Today, we honor all veterans for their selfless service to our nation.
🇺🇸 If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, know there are caring, qualified responders standing by to help 24/7/365. http://veteranscrisisline.net
🇺🇸 If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, know there are caring, qualified responders standing by to help 24/7/365. http://veteranscrisisline.net
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy #VeteransDay. Today, we honor all veterans for their selfless service to our nation.
🇺🇸 If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, know there are caring, qualified responders standing by to help 24/7/365. http://veteranscrisisline.net
🇺🇸 If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, know there are caring, qualified responders standing by to help 24/7/365. http://veteranscrisisline.net
Happy Election Day 2025! Vanguardians from MD, PA, VA and NJ are happy to exercise their right to vote during this election. If you need last-minute info or experience problems voting, check out @lwvus.bsky.social resources: www.vote411.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Happy Election Day 2025! Vanguardians from MD, PA, VA and NJ are happy to exercise their right to vote during this election. If you need last-minute info or experience problems voting, check out @lwvus.bsky.social resources: www.vote411.org
TODAY: Live from #PRSAICON 2025! VC President & CEO Maria J. Rodriguez will join trailblazing #PR women founders at #PRSAICON to discuss leading with purpose & resilience tonight at 5–6 PM ET at the Washington Hilton.
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
TODAY: Live from #PRSAICON 2025! VC President & CEO Maria J. Rodriguez will join trailblazing #PR women founders at #PRSAICON to discuss leading with purpose & resilience tonight at 5–6 PM ET at the Washington Hilton.
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
Live from #PRSAICON 2025! VC President & CEO Maria J. Rodriguez will join trailblazing #PR women founders at #PRSAICON to discuss leading with purpose & resilience. Join this panel discussion 10/28 at 5–6 PM ET at the Washington Hilton.
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Live from #PRSAICON 2025! VC President & CEO Maria J. Rodriguez will join trailblazing #PR women founders at #PRSAICON to discuss leading with purpose & resilience. Join this panel discussion 10/28 at 5–6 PM ET at the Washington Hilton.
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...
As #HispanicHeritageMonth wraps up, we celebrate the stories and leadership that inspire our Comunicadores for the Future interns year-round. 🌟 We’re proud to help empower the next generation of leaders in communications. 💛📸 #PR #PublicRelations #LatineLeaders
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
As #HispanicHeritageMonth wraps up, we celebrate the stories and leadership that inspire our Comunicadores for the Future interns year-round. 🌟 We’re proud to help empower the next generation of leaders in communications. 💛📸 #PR #PublicRelations #LatineLeaders
Last week, a small team traveled to Minneapolis, MN, to manage the onsite publicity operation — including the opening press event and a surprise guest or two — at Farm Aid’s 40th annual music and food festival. #FarmAid40
September 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Last week, a small team traveled to Minneapolis, MN, to manage the onsite publicity operation — including the opening press event and a surprise guest or two — at Farm Aid’s 40th annual music and food festival. #FarmAid40
AI can be a force for good — if we build it that way. Watch our latest video on how #EthicalAI can advance #SocialJustice. 💬🤖
August 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
AI can be a force for good — if we build it that way. Watch our latest video on how #EthicalAI can advance #SocialJustice. 💬🤖
Smartphones have changed more than just how we communicate; they’ve transformed how we organize, protest & advocate. Read our blog to learn how smartphones have become tools for #socialjustice📱: www.vancomm.com/cotm2025-august-smartphones
August 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Smartphones have changed more than just how we communicate; they’ve transformed how we organize, protest & advocate. Read our blog to learn how smartphones have become tools for #socialjustice📱: www.vancomm.com/cotm2025-august-smartphones
Vanguard SVP Brenda K. Foster will be participating in the next #AI for #Nonprofits & #Advocacy Summit! Her session “#EthicalAI: Five Questions to Guide Non-Profit Use & Strategy” will take place on Wed, 7/30! Register today! Use VanComm20 for 20% off: centerfordigitalstrategy.com/ai-for-nonpr...
July 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Vanguard SVP Brenda K. Foster will be participating in the next #AI for #Nonprofits & #Advocacy Summit! Her session “#EthicalAI: Five Questions to Guide Non-Profit Use & Strategy” will take place on Wed, 7/30! Register today! Use VanComm20 for 20% off: centerfordigitalstrategy.com/ai-for-nonpr...
Last week, a small team was on the ground for the #2025TrainingInstitutes, helping to produce the conference's general sessions! We even made a new friend — #CookieMonster! 🍪We are thankful to continue to support children’s #mentalhealth.💚#clientwork #YoungPeopleThrive
July 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Last week, a small team was on the ground for the #2025TrainingInstitutes, helping to produce the conference's general sessions! We even made a new friend — #CookieMonster! 🍪We are thankful to continue to support children’s #mentalhealth.💚#clientwork #YoungPeopleThrive
🌟 Meet Nicole Vega Ayala, our third featured #Comunicador!
She’s a GWU sophomore & @gwcisneros.bsky.social Scholar using comms to fuel legal advocacy at the @Bazelon Center.
📖 Read her blog: vancomm.com/leveraging-t...
#InternshipImpact 💬✊
She’s a GWU sophomore & @gwcisneros.bsky.social Scholar using comms to fuel legal advocacy at the @Bazelon Center.
📖 Read her blog: vancomm.com/leveraging-t...
#InternshipImpact 💬✊
July 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🌟 Meet Nicole Vega Ayala, our third featured #Comunicador!
She’s a GWU sophomore & @gwcisneros.bsky.social Scholar using comms to fuel legal advocacy at the @Bazelon Center.
📖 Read her blog: vancomm.com/leveraging-t...
#InternshipImpact 💬✊
She’s a GWU sophomore & @gwcisneros.bsky.social Scholar using comms to fuel legal advocacy at the @Bazelon Center.
📖 Read her blog: vancomm.com/leveraging-t...
#InternshipImpact 💬✊
🌟 Meet the 2025 #Comunicadores for the Future! 🌟
✅ Nicky Vega Ayala
✅ Jesús Veliz
✅ Valery Montenegro-Hernandez
✅ Rick Tzompa-Chimal
✅ Yngrid Guevara
Proud to mark another year of supporting rising #Latinx communicators with @gwcisneros + @GWUniversity!
✅ Nicky Vega Ayala
✅ Jesús Veliz
✅ Valery Montenegro-Hernandez
✅ Rick Tzompa-Chimal
✅ Yngrid Guevara
Proud to mark another year of supporting rising #Latinx communicators with @gwcisneros + @GWUniversity!
June 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🌟 Meet the 2025 #Comunicadores for the Future! 🌟
✅ Nicky Vega Ayala
✅ Jesús Veliz
✅ Valery Montenegro-Hernandez
✅ Rick Tzompa-Chimal
✅ Yngrid Guevara
Proud to mark another year of supporting rising #Latinx communicators with @gwcisneros + @GWUniversity!
✅ Nicky Vega Ayala
✅ Jesús Veliz
✅ Valery Montenegro-Hernandez
✅ Rick Tzompa-Chimal
✅ Yngrid Guevara
Proud to mark another year of supporting rising #Latinx communicators with @gwcisneros + @GWUniversity!
In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, check out the Postpartum Passport our team recently developed for @AmeriHealthDC to help new parents stay healthy — both physically and mentally — after giving birth: www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com/pdf/member/p...
#Healthcare #Medicaid #MaternalHealth
#Healthcare #Medicaid #MaternalHealth
May 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, check out the Postpartum Passport our team recently developed for @AmeriHealthDC to help new parents stay healthy — both physically and mentally — after giving birth: www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com/pdf/member/p...
#Healthcare #Medicaid #MaternalHealth
#Healthcare #Medicaid #MaternalHealth
Our own Vice President LeAnne DeFrancesco will be speaking at a PRNews online training workshop on May 13 about the dos and don'ts of AI-assisted writing. We hope to see you there! Register now ⤵️ accessintel.swoogo.com/pro-pro-trai... #AI #Writing #Workshop
May 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Our own Vice President LeAnne DeFrancesco will be speaking at a PRNews online training workshop on May 13 about the dos and don'ts of AI-assisted writing. We hope to see you there! Register now ⤵️ accessintel.swoogo.com/pro-pro-trai... #AI #Writing #Workshop
This week we had the pleasure of hosting #PR students from @UofOklahoma! Grateful for the chance to connect with future changemakers in #communications. 💬✨
April 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This week we had the pleasure of hosting #PR students from @UofOklahoma! Grateful for the chance to connect with future changemakers in #communications. 💬✨
🎥 PR pros — are you asking the right questions about AI? This video covers 5 key questions for ethical AI use. #EthicalAI #PRStrategy #AIinPR
April 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎥 PR pros — are you asking the right questions about AI? This video covers 5 key questions for ethical AI use. #EthicalAI #PRStrategy #AIinPR
Join PRSA National Capital Chapter's 15th Annual Issues of the Day event on March 26 at Vanguard! This event will feature discussions on trends and topics impacting association and nonprofit communicators, including a presentation by SVP Brenda Foster. Register now: web.cvent.com/event/3b5284...
March 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Join PRSA National Capital Chapter's 15th Annual Issues of the Day event on March 26 at Vanguard! This event will feature discussions on trends and topics impacting association and nonprofit communicators, including a presentation by SVP Brenda Foster. Register now: web.cvent.com/event/3b5284...
🥳 Happy anniversary to Vanguard! We celebrated by sharing our birthday wishes for the year ahead — now we’d love to hear yours. What's your birthday wish for Vanguard? #VanguardAnniversary #TeamVanguard
March 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🥳 Happy anniversary to Vanguard! We celebrated by sharing our birthday wishes for the year ahead — now we’d love to hear yours. What's your birthday wish for Vanguard? #VanguardAnniversary #TeamVanguard
🍀 Luck = audience insight + authenticity. Boost your comms campaigns with these 5 impactful tips for genuine connection
March 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🍀 Luck = audience insight + authenticity. Boost your comms campaigns with these 5 impactful tips for genuine connection
Our March #COTM blog highlights radio’s role as an essential platform for amplifying marginalized voices and fostering social movements. 📻
Learn more on our blog! ➡️ vancomm.com/cotm2025_rad...
Learn more on our blog! ➡️ vancomm.com/cotm2025_rad...
March 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our March #COTM blog highlights radio’s role as an essential platform for amplifying marginalized voices and fostering social movements. 📻
Learn more on our blog! ➡️ vancomm.com/cotm2025_rad...
Learn more on our blog! ➡️ vancomm.com/cotm2025_rad...
Say “hello” to our newest team member, VP Dana Chomenko, MA, PMP! She has two daughters, Madison and Gabriella, who keep her super busy and bring lots of drama 💜 She’s also a diehard NY Giants fan 🏈 Welcome to the team, Dana!
February 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Say “hello” to our newest team member, VP Dana Chomenko, MA, PMP! She has two daughters, Madison and Gabriella, who keep her super busy and bring lots of drama 💜 She’s also a diehard NY Giants fan 🏈 Welcome to the team, Dana!