JOHN MCCARTHY Chief of Staff, Rep. Brendan Boyle After having worked for Hillary Clinton’s campaign, McCarthy is back on the Hill doing what he does best, “bringing people together, matching policies with coalitions to support them, and matching people with opportunities,” he explains. FUN FACT: He played piano at the wedding of JWOWW from “Jersey Shore.”
LAUREN DUNNE Owner, Varnish Lane By using only natural products, Dunne’s nail salon is an antidote to chemical-heavy parlors. A second location of the successful brand is opening early summer in the West End neighborhood.
LAUREN PRATAPAS Senior Director of Communications, CNN Pratapas, 32, manages communication and press outreach for the CNN Washington Bureau as well as for network’s political coverage, debates and town halls. “One of the most important experiences of the past year was being a part of the team that organized a town hall with the students and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School,” she says.
“The most fun and rewarding part of this job is seeing someone leave Varnish Lane completely relaxed and rejuvenated. In this crazy world, it feels really good to be able to bring someone a moment of peace.” - Lauren Dunne on the best part of her job_
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