Vanguard Communications

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, September 11 remains a deeply personal and difficult day for so many—especially those who lived and worked in the New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, areas in 2001.

Today, we remember the lives lost and hold close their loved ones, survivors, first responders and all whose lives were forever changed. We also know that a milestone anniversary can bring grief, anxiety and difficult memories back to the surface.

If today feels especially heavy, please take care of yourself and know that support is available. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.

Be gentle with yourself today, and check in on the people you care about.

09/09/2026

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to schedule annual well-child visits for your family. Check out this video we created for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia enrollees, discussing the importance of well-child visits.

This was one in a series of videos Vanguard created to help promote the services and benefits available to Medicaid enrollees.

09/03/2026

As we reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of Gloria Steinem, our President and CEO Maria Rodriguez shares her thoughts on what communicators can learn from one of the most influential voices of social change.

09/03/2026

We’re proud to support events that bring together leaders in health care, technology and innovation to advance patient care. 💡

This summer, Vanguardians supported Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) 23rd Annual Meeting in Seattle, managing Social Media Ambassadors, producing daily recap videos and newsletters, conducting media outreach, and providing communications support throughout the event.

From amplifying important conversations to helping share insights and innovations shaping the future of neurointerventional care, we’re grateful to support SNIS and its members year after year.

We’ve been proud to partner with SNIS since 2016 — and look forward to continuing to help bring its work and impact to a wider audience. 🤝✨

09/02/2026

What a summer! 🎉

We wrapped up another incredible Comunicadores for the Future internship program with a special dinner at the National Press Club, celebrating our 2026 cohort and all they accomplished this summer.

This year, our Comunicadores gained hands-on experience through internships with the League of Women Voters of the US, The Phillips Collection, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.

We’re incredibly proud of the work they’ve done, the skills they’ve developed, and the connections they’ve made along the way. It’s been wonderful watching this talented group grow as communicators and future leaders.

Here’s to the next chapter for our 2026 Comunicadores!

08/19/2026

There’s a new acronym in the water: GEO—Generative Engine Optimization. 🌊

What does GEO mean for PR and communications professionals? In a new Bulldog Reporter blog, Vanguard’s LeAnne DeFrancesco breaks down what communicators need to know about AI-powered search, visibility, and the future of PR.

🦈 No shark attacks here - just practical tips and smart strategy to help your content stay visible in an AI-powered world.

Read the blog post here:

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the SEO … Dun dun dun … you now have to consider a whole new audience: AI. Regardless of whether you think AI is a technology to embrace or swim away from faster than a great white shark, how your content is framed externally Regardless of whethe...

08/13/2026

Access to information creates opportunity. Revisit this video we created with the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program to help women entrepreneurs prepare for federal contracting opportunities.

08/12/2026

What an honor to serve an organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring our future leaders. 💚 In late July, Vanguard President and CEO Maria Rodriguez joined Girl Scouts Nation's Capital from across the world in Washington, D.C., for the 58th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite. As a board officer of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, Maria is proud to champion the next generation of confident, courageous .

08/06/2026

Inclusive communications begin long before you hit "publish." In her latest PR News article, VC Account Supervisor Savannah Young shares a practical checklist for creating campaigns that resonate with the audiences you want to reach:

Inclusive communications is not an afterthought. A campaign will only work if the people it is trying to reach see themselves in the message.

08/04/2026

🌟 Meet Valeria Hernandez — our fourth featured Comunicador! 🌟

From Miami, Florida, Valeria is a rising sophomore at The George Washington University studying international affairs and political science. She is a proud member of the Cisneros Institute.

This summer, Valeria interned with the League of Women Voters of the US, helping advance voting rights and ensure communities have access to the information they need to make their voices heard.

She hopes to pursue a career in international development and public policy, working to champion human rights and empower communities around the world.

📖 Read her blog, "Empowering Every Vote at the League of Women Voters." https://vancomm.com/empowering-every-vote-at-the-league-of-women-voters/