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Adam Conner Politics and Government Outreach Manger, Facebook Public Policy and Board
How do you think the local tech industry will evolve over the next five years? I think we’ve seen a very solid foundation built for Washington’s tech industry. With local startups becoming big, incubators and startup spaces like 1776, and tech companies all having a presence here, I think you’ll continue to see this area grow and prosper. Motto/quote you live by? “So keep fightin’ for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don’t you forget to have fun doin’ it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin’ ass and celebratin’ the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was.” (Molly Ivins) A natural talent you wish you had? I wish I had some, any, musical talent, particularly when it comes to karaoke. I make up for it with enthusiasm.
James Alefantis
Owner, Buck’s Fishing and Camping
Cristobal Joshua Alex President, Latino Victory Project
Iman Bint Al-Hussein
Princess of Jordan; Student, American University
aniello alioto Political Director, Progress Now
Grant Allen
Vice President, ABB and Technology Ventures
Abeer Al-Otaiba
Engineer; wife of UAE Ambassador
Justin Amash U.S. Congressman (R-Mich.)
Ericka Anderson Social Media Manager and Senior Digital Associate, Heritage Foundation
Helena andrews
Columnist, “The Reliable Source,” The Washington Post
Cristina Antelo Principal, Podesta Group
Hannah August
Carla Babb
International Broadcaster, Voice of America
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Vice President, JSC Concrete
Vinoda Basnayake
Executive Director, Generational Alliance
Communications Director, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
International Associate,Patton Boggs LLP; Co-founder, Nightlife Agency
Kirsten Berset
Lucas Baiano
Kira Bates
Bradley Beychok
Founder/Principal, MacKenzie Public Relations
President, Media Matters
Alessandra Beggiato
Senior Associate, Price Waterhouse Coopers
Moira Bagley
Political Filmmaker
Kendra Barkoff Press Secretary to Vice President Joe Biden
Andrew Barnett
Press Secretary to First Lady Michelle Obama
Executive Director, SMYAL
Ronit Avni
Anchor, WJLA ABCNews 7
Natasha Barrett
Digital and Social Engagement Strategist, Ministers of Design
Katie Beirne Fallon
Legislative Affairs Director, The White House
Sports Anchor/Reporter, WUSA9 News
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Fitness and Yoga Instructor
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JOSH MORGAN (1) WIDE RECEIVER, WASHINGTON REDSKINS
AS A LIFELONG WASHINGTONIAN, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO PLAY FOR THE REDSKINS? I grew up three blocks away from RFK stadium and I used to watch everyone go to the games. All we knew was Redskins. So to actually put on that helmet and the jersey and go out there and play for them every Sunday is a dream come true. That’s the only reason I left San Francisco. I was with the 49ers for four years and that was the team that drafted me. But I’ve talked to a lot of people who’ve played in the NFL and every last one of them said if they had the chance to do it again they would definitely play for their hometown. I had to jump at that chance. WHAT DO THE PLAYERS THINK ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND THE REDSKINS TEAM NAME? We try not to pay attention to it. Why complain about it now? It’s been the Redskins for 80 years.That just takes our focus away from playing football. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING WASHINGTON RIGHT NOW? Other than politics? Education for our youth. It is so unfortunate when I go back to some of my schools in D.C. and hear that they are canceling programs and firing teachers because they can’t afford them.The youth are the future of D.C. and we are taking away from their education by not giving them the best opportunities. FAVORITE CHARITIY/CAUSE? I’m the spokesman for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which is on May 10; United Negro College Fund; United Way; and INOVA. I like to stick with things I can relate to and are personal to me like children, breast cancer and finding ways to [fund] college. I know if I hadn’t received a scholarship to college I wouldn’t have been able to afford it. FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? You can’t go wrong with Georgetown, Adams Morgan or U Street.
PIERRE GARCON (2) WIDE RECEIVER, WASHINGTON REDSKINS
WHAT LESSONS CAN YOU TAKE FROM 2013 TO IMPROVE UPON NEXT SEASON? Not to take anything for granted and to use [last season] as motivation to get better. WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL PRIORITIES FOR THE OFF-SEASON? Working on my craft. As an athlete you can always get faster and stronger, become more familiar with the playbook and get more comfortable with your teammates. We are a young team and we need to continue to grow. IF YOU WERE TO PLAY FANTASY FOOTBALL, WHO WOULD YOU DRAFT FIRST? Jamal Charles or Adrian Peterson FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? I love working with the Boys and Girls Club. It is important to me to see the one-on-one interaction with the people they are helping. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Hard work always pays off.” FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Lost Society and Fogo de Chao
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ARTURO BRILLEMBOURG
AUSTIN BRYAN
NICHOLAS CAFRITZ
GREGORY CENDENA
Journal Host/Producer, C-SPAN’s “Washington”
Founder, AEB Capital
Global Account Manager, Pingtone Communications
Director of Business Development, Crossfire Strategies
Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance
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WILL BYRNE
NICHOLAS CAMBATA
DREW CHAFETZ
Physician
Executive Director, Groundswell
Co-founder, 8112 Studios
CEO/Co-Founder, Love.futbol
ASHLEY CALDWELL
BEN CHANG
WILLIAM BRAWNER JR Washington-based partner, PUBLIC New York City
NICOLE BRENERSCHMITZ Federal Political and Field Director, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
FRITZ BROGAN Co-owner, Mason Inn; President, The Capital Club
ALLISON PRIEBES BROOKS Jewelry Designer, The Queen Bee
LEE BRENNER Founding Principal, FastFWD; Founder, Hypervocal
JAKE BREWER Partner, Fisson Media; External Affairs, change.org
EVAN BURFIELD Co-founder, 1776
KIKI BURGER Public Relations Manager, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
MATTHEW BRONCZEK Managing Partner, Federal Home
CHAKA BURGESS
ASHLEY TAYLOR BRONCZEK
Director Global Government Affairs, Amgen
Founder/CEO, The WEAR Project CEO, Media Matters
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ZACH CARTER Senior Political Economy Reporter, The Huffington Post
Senior Vice President of Communications, Albright Stonebridge Group
TOBY CHAUDHURI Political Consultant
KEO CHEA Deputy Assistant Director, Community Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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ACTING WASHINGTON DIRECTOR, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
PRESIDENT, LATINO VICTORY PROJECT
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON AND WHY SHOULD YOUNGER GENERATIONS CARE ABOUT IT? The fundamental need to ensure human rights, the rule of law and good governance are all central parts of American foreign and military policy. It’s always been an uphill battle, but if these issues aren’t integrated, the more traditional national security agenda will become even more difficult to implement. If the Arab Spring has taught us anything it is that people everywhere — including those living under the most authoritarian political systems — aspire to the same fundamental set of values.The future of American foreign policy, therefore, will require moving beyond just traditional government to government relations.Younger generations can be a helpful catalyst so their government can be more creative and innovative in doing this.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON AND WHY SHOULD YOUNGER GENERATIONS CARE ABOUT IT? While the Latino population grows, the number of Latinos elected to public office remains extremely low. In the current Congress, only 31 members of the House are Latino while more than twice that number would be reflective of our share of the population. The statistics are worse in many legislative bodies across the nation. The lack of Latinos running for office further discourages political participation in our community; when you don’t see people on the ballot that reflect your community, you are less likely to vote. While a record 11.2 million Latinos voted during the 2012 presidential election, 12.1 million Latinos eligible to vote stayed home on election day.
FAVORITE BOOK AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? One favorite book? That’s too hard! Maybe “Mama Day” by Gloria Naylor or “Sophie’s Choice” by William Styron. I’m currently reading “The Orphan Master’s Son” by Adam Johnson, a wild novel about North Korea.
MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? The co-founder of our organization, Henry Muñoz, has a wonderful quote that has really resonated with me: “No peso, no sayso.” It is hilarious, but also deeply accurate. Politicans and pundits have long recognized the political currency Latinos bring to the table but now its time to flex our financial muscle and support candidates and causes that champion our American values.
AUSTIN THOMPSON (2) MILLENNIAL COORDINATOR, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU)
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON AND WHY SHOULD YOUNGER GENERATIONS CARE ABOUT IT? When I talk to young people across the country, the first issue they talk about is just how bad the job situation has become. It’s becoming harder and harder to find family-sustaining, good jobs and that is the real culprit behind record economic inequality. For this country to maintain it’s claim to be “one nation with liberty and justice for all”that has to change.
FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? I just moved here from New York City, so I am exploring the scene. I was warned by New Yorkers that Washington was the city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm, and that the restaurant/bar scene was weak. They are wrong! This town is packed with great restaurants and bars. Right now my favorite restaurants are Oyamel, Menomale and Red Hen.
MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? A quote by civil rights hero Ella Baker continues to be my North Star:“shine your light and people will find their way.”
ANDREW BARNETT (4)
WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Forty percent of the world’s unemployed are young people. That means close to 75 million youth are unemployed globally and millions more make too little to escape a future of desperate poverty. Creating enough good jobs to keep up with a growing population is the only viable long-term strategy to reduce inequality.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON? Making our schools safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students.
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Producer, 18th Street Films Founder, Tangier Pictures
MICHAEL COE COO/Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Hawthorn Group LC
ELBRIDGE COLBY Fellow, Center for a New American Security
MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “To thine own self be true” FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Sticky Fingers Bakery, Harmony Café and Founding Farmers.
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RACHEL COTHRAN
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RENAUD DE VIEL CASTEL
Digital Director, DNC
Director of Public Relations, Corcoran Gallery of Art; Editor, ProjectBeltway.com
Production Designer, TrueLine Publishing; Vice President, The Madisons
General Manager,Veolia Environment Inc.
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MICHAEL DARNER
Director of Scheduling, Office of the President
Legislative Director, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.)
Senior Associate, United Nations Foundation
Associate, Foley Hoag LLP
KARIM CHROBOG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SMYAL
TIM CONLON Artist
ADAM CONNER Manager of Public Policy, Facebook
RORY COOPER Communications Director, U.S. House of Representatives
MONIQUE CURRIE Forward, Washington Mystics
JACK CUSACK
LAUREN DESANTIS
BRAD DAYSPRING Strategist & Communications Director, National Republican Senatorial Committee
JUAN CORONADO Cocktail Innovator, ThinkFoodGroup
DANIEL COSTA
Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle
Director of Immigration Law and Policy Research, EPI
Host, Capitol Cooking Show
LAURENT DESBOIS Correspondent, France 2 Television
Co-founder, Cross Boundary
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TARA DE NICOLAS BROOKE DALEY
SAMANTHA DEZUR
Associate, Orrick
Principal, Georgetown Consulting Group
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ANAIS DE VIEL CASTEL
Owner, Kaze Design
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KELLY COLLIS
Vice President of Communication, Education Finance Council
MICHAEL DOVE Co-founder/Artistic Director, The Forum Theatre
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Director of Digital Strategy, in the Office of Hillary Clinton, Clinton Foundation
Professional Oversight Staff, Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives
Senior Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice
Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Justice
Senior Advisor, Philanthropy and Innovation, AFL-CIO
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JON EDWARDS
Founder/CEO, The Millenial Train Project
Associate, Cyber Security
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Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook
Director of External Affairs, Atlantic Media Strategies, Atlantic Media
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JEFF DUFOUR
Director of Public Relations, Park Hyatt Washington
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AMANDA FISCHER
Entrepreneur
Staffer, House Financial Services Committee
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Director of Community Relations, WJLA/TBD TV
ABBY FENTON Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
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MIA FEURER Sculptor/Art Professor
President, The DLE Agency
Business Development Director, DSPolitical; Editor, alaceyperspective.com; Co-founder, capfabb.com
LINDSAY ELLENBOGEN Founder, Sara Start Fund
Editor, UrbanDaddy DC
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GREG ENGERT Beer Director, Neighborhood Restaurant Group
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PAUL-MARTIN FOSS Executive Director, Carl Menger Center for the Study of Money and Banking
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Chairman, Berico Technologies
Co-founder/CEO, Emergent Leaders Network
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MEREDITH FINEMAN
Director, Public Trust Project
Founder/Principal, Finepoint
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Chief Counsel, United States Senate
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motto/quote you live by? “To whom much is given, much is expected.” your favorite book And what are you currently reading? I recently completed Malcolm Gladwell’s “David and Goliath,” which I think is actually quite relevant to sports. I prefer to read biographies or books that teach me about a particular theory or hypothesis. What do you think is the most pressing world problem today? Hunger and poverty. It is a tragedy. My time at Street Soccer USA was one of the most rewarding experiences of my entire life. It taught me that the average homeless family is unlike the stereotype that most people imagine.They are mostly normal people who have fallen on hard times. favorite Local hangouts/restaurants/bars? When I’m not at Verizon Center, I enjoy dining at restaurants like Café Milano in Georgetown, Cava in Arlington, or The Source Downtown. I’ve also become a fan of Le Diplomate on 14th Street NW. What trait do you have the least tolerance for in yourself and IN others? Close-mindedness
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Shana Glickfield
Staffer, House Financial Services Committee
Associate Artistic Director, Signature Theatre
Partner, Beekeeper Group
Trevor Frost
Patrick Gavin
Weekend Morning Anchor, NBC Washington; Editor, ohmygoff.tv
Photographer, National Geographic Young Explorers
Tyrone Gayle
Deputy National Press Secretary and African American Media Adviser, DCCC
Jennifer Paquette galloway President, Wolcott Hill Group LLC
Staff Writer, Politico
Lisa Gilbert
Director, Public Citizen’s Congress Watch
Mark Gillespie
Artistic Manager,YOA Orchestra of the Americas
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Rui Garcia
Marketing and Events Manager, RedPeg Marketing
Pierre Garcon
Shana Glenzer Vice President Social Marketing, SocialRadar
CEO, Acuity Inc.
Wide Receiver, Washington Redskins
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Hannah Goldstein Assistant Rabbi, Temple Sinai
Tammy Gordon Vice President of Social Communications, AARP
neil grace Senior Advisor, FCC
Jonice Gray Tucker Partner, BuckleySandler LLP
Andrew green
Staffer, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)
Morgan Greenhouse
Founder, The verdeHOUSE LLC
Robert Griffin III
Kristin Guiter
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing Expert
Carlos Gutierrez JR. Associate, Clark Hill
Erika Gutierrez
Founder/President, epgPR LLC
Quarterback, Washington Redskins
Karina Gutierrez
Ryan Grim
Indivar Dutta-Gupta
Washington Bureau Chief, The Huffington Post
Associate, epgPR LLC
Senior Policy Advisor, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Bianca Grimaldi
Brandon Hadley
Founder and President, Washington Writing Group
Associate, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Richard Graves Co-founder, Ethical Electric
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SOME PEOPLE SAY THERE ISN’T A TRUE STARTUP CULTURE/COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? I disagree. Whether it is the hundreds of startup companies that take advantage of the community and resources at 1776, or the dozens of large successful companies that continue to partner with and share their experience with smaller organizations, the area has a true entrepreneur community. They’re rooting for each other and we’re relying on them for the launch of SocialRadar. FAVORITE APPS? SocialRadar, Alien Blue, SnapDash 3 WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY? Twitter, Facebook, Digg JILL MELNICKI (2)
collaboration was absolutely necessary. Speech-recognition software has also made a huge difference in my level of productivity. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Misdirected personal and societal energy. Meaning, we focus on the wrong things because we’re looking for quick fixes and easy solutions or because we’re just uninformed. In the meantime, significant problems go unmet because they lack serious, long-term attention. FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? The FAIR Girls (www.fairgirls.org) team works tirelessly to prevent the exploitation of girls worldwide with empowerment and education programs. REBECCA MARK (3) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER, MICROSOFT
COMMUNICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
a local startup community, and a JOHN PAUL FARMER (5) growing willingness by government INNOVATOR/ENTREPRENEUR to embrace technology. Having the federal government — our SOME PEOPLE SAY THERE ISN’T A primary local employer — invested TRUE STARTUP CULTURE/COMMUNITY in maintaining a vibrant startup IN WASHINGTON. DO YOU AGREE OR community is certainly a good DISAGREE? I believe you can find thing. As a result of this changing an entrepreneurial community tide over the past five years, the anywhere you find people. business community is taking note. Washington has a diverse culture that welcomes people from all WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Checking across the country and around out shows at the 9:30 Club, Black the world. That can be a great Cat, Rock & Roll Hotel etc., breeding ground for innovative being the first to Yelp about new ideas and new approaches. restaurants, traveling WHAT TECHNOLOGY CHANGED YOUR LIFE? I look at the Internet JAKE WARD (4) of Things, open data, digital CO-FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE health, 3D printing and additive APPLICATION DEVELOPERS ALLIANCE manufacturing as a few of the MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Don’t be game changers on the horizon, cocky. Don’t be flashy.There’s always and their potential is really someone better than you.” — Tony exciting. Hsieh, Zappos CEO MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?“It always FAVORITE BOOK AND BOOK YOU ARE seems impossible until it’s done.” CURRENTLY READING? “Liars Poker” — Nelson Mandela by Michael Lewis and “David and Goliath” by Malcom Gladwell, FAVORITE APPS? Twitter, Nextdoor,and respectively. any health app using Blue Button data FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Sidecar
HOW DO YOU THINK THE LOCAL TECH INDUSTRY WILL EVOLVE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS? Years ago, the local focus was on the WHAT TECHNOLOGY CHANGED YOUR LIFE? Northern Virginia tech corridor On a personal level, I was thrilled with but now there’s a lot more energy the introduction of Google Hangouts. across this entire area. We have Last year, I held 12 weeks of virtual city-wide conferences geared Saturday meetings with classmates toward the “technorati” such as from around the country as we built Social Media Week, incubators WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY? Hacker a potential tech startup, where group that are actively helping cultivate News, DevsBuild.It, ESPN.com
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DIANA MINSHALL (1) AGENT, COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
WHAT’S ONE LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED THAT IS IMPORTANT FOR OTHER GENERATIONS TO UNDERSTAND? Knowing when to give up on something. As a highly competitive person, it can be challenging to let go of a good idea, project I’ve been working on, or a deal. No matter how much effort you put into something, it is important to know when it is time to push it through, and when it is time to walk away.
probably read it every other year. FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? So Others Might Eat. It is important to reinvest in our community and participate in a way that keeps me aware of other people’s concerns and opens my mind to what is going on where we live. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Urban beekeeping, cooking, traveling
ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. I
HANNAH GOLDSTEIN (2) ASSISTANT RABBI, SINAI TEMPLE
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU’VE ENCOUNTERED IN YOUR FIELD AND HOW DID YOU CONQUER IT? Even though liberal Jewish movements have been ordaining women for decades, people are often surprised to meet a young, woman rabbi. Usually, as I get to know people better, they no longer focus on my age or gender. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? Be strong and resolute. ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? “The World According to Garp” by John Irving BEST BOOK YOU READ LAST YEAR? “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt
BOOK YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING? “The Love Affairs of Nathanial P.” by Adelle Waldman WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Though our world is increasingly interconnected, we seem to lack empathy for those in need. At a local level, in synagogues we bring people together in times of celebration and hardship.We work to build a community and combat the isolation that so many seem to experience in our contemporary world. On a larger level, we are a social justice-driven congregation. Hopefully, our engagement with justice work fights the tendency toward apathy and complacency and helps motivate people to improve the world around them.
JENNIFER PAQUETTE GALLOWAY (3) PRESIDENT, WOLCOTT HILL GROUP, LLC
WHAT’S ONE LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED THAT YOU THINK IS IMPORTANT FOR OTHER GENERATIONS TO UNDERSTAND? How to be empowered by the word “no.” WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU’VE ENCOUNTERED IN YOUR FIELD AND HOW DID YOU CONQUER IT? My age. Whether being a government relations associate and lobbying on behalf of Fortune 500 companies or fundraising with national
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WHAT RESTAURANT BESIDES YOUR OWN DO YOU TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS TO? Osteria Morini WHAT ARE YOUR MOST-REQUESTED DISHES? The bread basket and plats du jour WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Lack of empathy toward different people. WHAT TRAIT DO YOU HAVE THE LEAST TOLERANCE FOR IN YOURSELF AND IN OTHERS? I am impatient; liars/sloppy people/laziness CHRIS JAKUBIEC (2) EXECUTIVE CHEF, PLUME AT THE JEFFERSON HOTEL
WHAT RESTAURANT OPENING ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2014? Daniel Boulud in Washington WHAT ARE YOUR MOST-REQUESTED DISHES? On the menu the biggest seller in Plume is the prime filet of Martin’s Angus beef. But when we removed the croque monsieur from the bar menu we had so many requests for it that we had to put it back on. Otherwise, anything gluten-free. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Today starts anew.”
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DREW HAMMILL
Co-author “Perfect Coffee at Home”; Former Lietutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Communications Director and Senior Advisor, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)
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KATIE HARBATH
DAVID HEBERT
Manager of Public Policy, Facebook
Founder/Director, Gilrs Health Ed.;
Senior Communications Officer, World Bank
Chief of Internal Communications, USGS
ALLISON LONG HARDY Artist
EMILY HEIL
ROGER HOROWITZ
Co-founder, MoKi Media
CHANELLE HARDY
Columnist, “The Reliable Source,” The Washington Post
Author, “Yours in Truth: A Personal Portrait of Ben Bradlee”
Senior Vice President for Policy/ Executive Director, National Urban League Policy Institute
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SCOTT HORVATH
DAWN HALFAKER
President, NARAL Pro Choice America
Web and Social Media Chief, USGS
President, Teavine Inc.
BRYCE HARPER
JUSTIN HERMAN
Outfielder, Washington Nationals
Director of Federal Social Media, The Center for Excellence in Digital Government at GSA
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President/CEO, Halfaker & Assoc.
BLAKE HALL CEO, ID.me
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PETER HAMBY Political Correspondant, CNN
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FRANCES HOLUBA
Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of State
Press Assistant for the National Security Council Press Team and Global Engagement, The White House
SARAH HILLWARE
ALEX HORNBROOK Director of Scheduling, Office of the Vice President
JEFF HIMMELMAN
JAMES HENRY
RACHEL HOLT Regional General Manager for the East Coast, Uber
Co-founder, Pleasant Pops
GREG HOUSTON Senior Vice President, The Meridian International Center
CHINYERE HUBBARD Vice President of Marketing, Events DC
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Emily Minehart Systems Engineer, Orbital Sciences Corporation
John Smallwood Propulsion Engineer, Orbital Sciences Corporation
What technology will change our lives the most in the near future? Many of our everyday technologies were derived from space sciences. Except for medicine, we believe space sciences offer the greatest potential to enhance human life. Commercial space companies such as Orbital Sciences Corporation are utilizing technology to provide reliable access to space and innovative space systems. The increased use of commercial space companies will provide cost-reduced access to space and space systems.This in turn will drive the improvement of space technologies which not only has benefits for the space industry but spins off to other industries as well. What is the most pressing world problem today? In general, American students continue to fall behind the rest of the world in the study of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).This trend, if left unchecked, could bring our nation’s global leadership into question. Therefore, enhancing STEM education is vital not only to the space industry but the nation’s future globally. favorite apps? NASA Updates on the agencies current work. ISSLIve Live data from the International Space Station.APODviewer NASA’s astronomy picture of the day. What are your hobbies? Emily: Traveling, hiking, skiing, boating and photography John: R.C. helicopters, lock picking, electronics, running, basketball and skiing
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President Emeritus, Capital Club
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Vice President, Pounds Properties
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Mounir Ibrahim
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Ayana elizabeth Johnson Executive Director of Programs and Strategy, Waitt Institute
Producer, ABC7 News
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Brian Marshall Johnson
Director, Human Rights Campaign
Director of Operations, Richard Sandoval Restaurants
Executive Chef, Plume at The Jefferson Hotel
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Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Vice President of External Affairs, Information Technology Industry Council
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Director of Specialty Media, The White House
Darren Jackson
Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager, Bank of America Practice Solutions
Vice President of State Government Communications, The Distilled Spirits Council
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Director of Federal Relations, API; Editor, hungrylobbyist.com
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Sandro Kereselidze
Cassidy Karakorn Deputy
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Attorney/Principal, Brimble & Clark
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Ashley Jones
Executive Director of Let’s Move/ Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy, The White House
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Director of Speechwriting, The White House Office of the President
Executive Director of Business Developmen, Luke’s Wings
Brianna Keilar
Carolyn Amirpashaie King
Chief of Staff, Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.)
Featured Dancer, The Washington Ballet
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Founder/CEO, FedScoop
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White House Correspondent, CNN
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Capitol Hill Producer, BBC News
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Director of Operations, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.)
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Associate, White and Case
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EMILY TISCH SUSSMAN (1) CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
SHOULD THINK TANKS HAVE TO DISCLOSE THEIR DONORS AS SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN HAS PROPOSED? Think tanks play an important role in the policy process, so it’s important that the views of contributors do not influence the policy recommendations. Disclosing donors is one way to combat that. I also believe think tanks need to have strong internal policies that insulate the policy analysts from undue influence. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Just trying to change the world one sequin at a time” — Lady Gaga ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? “The Book of Jezebel” edited by Anna Holmes, is a wonderfully snarky encyclopedia of feminist terms that cracks me up to no end. HILARY WETHING (2) SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE
WHAT ARE THE MOST EXCITING ISSUES YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON? Much of my work currently centers around the question of how to make the economy work for the majority of working Americans, the bottom 99 percent if you will. FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? I’m very passionate about bringing power back into workers’ rights, so D.C. Jobs with Justice is my favorite right now.They are fighting for workers’ rights and an economy that benefits everyone through engagement with labor, student and faith communities. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Inequality.The gap between the rich and poor is greater now than it’s ever been before, and it’s holding working families, and our economy, back. FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? I live in Columbia Heights and prefer to stay local on the weekends. For drinks I usually go to the Red Derby, and Kangaroo Boxing Club. I also have a C.S.A. (community supported agriculture) with Smucker Farms that I pick up once a week. The best food is farm-fresh food and on Friday nights they usually have delicious tastings.
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DANIEL COSTA (3) DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND POLICY RESEARCH, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE
SHOULD THINK TANKS HAVE TO DISCLOSE THEIR DONORS? Sen. Warren actually called on banks and financial institutions to disclose their contributions to think tanks. She did not exactly call on think tanks to disclose all of their donors. And even in the case of banks, she called on them to make the disclosures voluntarily. I definitely support Sen. Warren’s call for greater transparency by banks and financial institutions. It’s interesting to note that labor unions are required by law to report all of their contributions and expenditures to the U.S. Department of Labor, where they are available online. I’d like to see the same obligation imposed on major corporations and law firms. And personally, I think that all think tanks should indeed disclose who their donors are (individual, corporate and foundations). Whether it’s a political campaign or a think tank, money doesn’t guarantee results, favors or silence, but it’s important to know of any possible biases that a person or institution that publishes research intended to influence public opinion and policymakers might have. ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? It’s a tie between “The Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison and “The Postmodern Condition” by Jean-François Lyotard. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? How to prevent and mediate/ resolve domestic and international armed conflicts. Also, humans refusing to stop recklessly destroying the environment. FAVORITE APPS? Taxi Magic because I’ve left my life of driving behind and Google Maps because I never know where I am, even in a tiny city like D.C. Soundcloud because there’s tons of new and interesting music uploaded by artists around the world.
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YGL2014 Giovanni Russonello (1) Founder, CapitalBop; Jazz music journalist
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What is your favorite piece of music? In summer, it’s usually “All of You” from Miles Davis’“Round About Midnight.”Winter, I lean on “In a Silent Way.” Currently, Matana Roberts’“Coin Coin Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile” seems to draw me in closer every time I hear it. Local musician/band who is under appreciated? Kris Funn. He’s the first-call bass player for some of the major names in contemporary jazz, and he plays around the world. At home he’s in the Young Lions, a fabulous trio that can make all sorts of free-ranging grooves sound personal, and Corner Store, his own band. I especially love Corner Store; It has a cold blade of rock intensity, and a hot groove that feels like it’s etched in something. Favorite local music venue? When nuclear war comes, I’ll be happy in the basement at Bohemian Caverns. favorite Local hangouts/restaurants/bars? There are so many great little venues to tuck yourself away in, but I just gotta plug CapitalBop’s monthly D.C. Jazz Loft, an intimate show/get-together at the Union Arts warehouse space where we spotlight different local bands each time. Mark Gillespie (2) General Manager, YOA Orchestra of the Americas
What is your favorite piece of music? Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” Today, any record produced by the Swede Max Martin. He has the Midas touch and is the most global songwriter of our time. Local musician/band who is under appreciated? All producers are under appreciated. Two of my favorite homegrown talents are Benny Blanco and Rich Harrison. Rich introduced D.C.’s Go-Go sound to the world with hits by Beyoncé and J-Lo. Favorite local music venue? Rumba Café for late-night Afro-Peruvian sets Best book you read last year? “The Swerve: How theWorld Became Modern” by Stephen Grenblatt BOOK YOU ARE currently reading? Listening to Teaching Company lectures on American history
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Senior Economics Researcher, Media Matters
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Executive Vice President/ COO, Democracy Alliance
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Owner, Carine’s Bridal Atelier
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Politics Reporter, The Washington Post
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Executive Director, Arca Foundation
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CEO/President,Voto Latino
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Senior Advisor for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. State Department
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Owner, The Aba Agency
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Founder, BrightestYoung Things
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Executive Vice President, Public Diplomacy, MSLGroup
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Manager of Business and Development, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Economic Policy Correspondent, The New York Times
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Vice President, J Street Education Fund
Deputy Director, International Republican Institute
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Co-Founder/CEO, LIFT
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Director of Foreign Policy Studies, Cato Institute
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Sports Markerting Professional
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Senior Policy Analyst on Energy and Environment, Heritage Foundation
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Greg Engert Beer Director, Neighborhood Restaurant Group
Where do you see craft beers headed in five years? While I see craft beer continuing to evolve and to expand its reach in the coming years, I also believe that the most exceptional brewers — whether existing, fledgling or still to come — will become predominant. Craft beer drinkers are increasingly more savvy and demanding and that the very best breweries will prosper, while many of the others will fade away. Less emphasis will be placed on what’s simply new or local. More emphasis will be placed on what’s proven to be great, whether by our own palates or by the palates of others. This is where rating sites, social media, word-of-mouth will continue to have the immediate and far-reaching impact we are already witnessing today. How do you think peoples’ perception of beer has changed in the last FIVE years? Craft beer has become nearly mainstream, so much so that it has achieved a status apart from the once wholly dominant industrial lager segment. Motto/quote you live by? Ezra Pound’s “Make it New!” favorite Local hangouts/restaurants/bars? I love Toki Underground as well as the Queen Vic across the street. Cafe Mozart brings me back to my student days in Munich, Rose’s Luxury is as good as purported, and Del Campo is quickly becoming the go-to neighborhood haunt for me and my girlfriend Kelsey.
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Magician
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Amber McDonald
Associate, Baker&Miller; Founder, The Kindness Collective
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Rebecca Mark
Assistant Professor, Georgetown University Asia-Pacific Strategist, USAFR, Pentagon
Federal Government Affairs Manager, Microsoft
Alyssa Mastromonaco
Tara McGuinnes
Acting Washington Director, Human Rights Watch
Violetta Markelou
Photographer/Visual Artist
Kouri Marshall
Deputy Campaign Manager, Vincent Gray 2014
Deputy Chief of Staff, White House
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Executive Chef/Owner, Mintwood Place
Ashindi Maxton
Director of Political Partnership Programs, SEIU International
Lindsay Mask
Senior Communications Advisor, The White House
Britt McHenry
Sports Anchor/Reporter, WJLA-TV ABC 7
Patrick McHenry
U.S. Congressman (R-N.C.)
Communications and Partnerships Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer
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Restaurateur, Good Stuff Eatery/ We, the Pizza/Bearnaise
Elaine Mensah
Founder and Fashion Director, SVELTE LLC
Seth Messner
Attorney, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Marika Meyer Owner, Marika Meyer Interiors
Stephen Miles
Coalition Coordinator for Win Without War, CIP
Tim Miller
Executive Director, America Rising PAC
Alex Mills
Actor, Synetic Theatre Company
Diana Minshall
Agent, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Jen Mishory
Deputy Director,Young Invincibles
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CEO/Co-Founder, Gryphn
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Principal, Global Vision Communications
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KRISTEN BERSET (1) SPORTS ANCHOR/REPORTER, WUSA9 NEWS
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HOW DID YOU GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR IN SUCH A COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY? My first T.V. job I accepted for no pay. It was a fairly new project, but one that forced me to think on my feet and gain confidence. Surprisingly, my work on that show for several seasons provided me with opportunities in local television. DO YOU THINK THERE IS A CAREER CAP FOR WOMEN SPORTS JOURNALISTS? Absolutely not.Women have become more prevalent in sports broadcasting and have earned the respect of their male colleagues.We’ve had women do play-byplay, sideline reporting, anchoring and analysis. The opportunities are endless.
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MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau JOE TOOHEY (2) DIGITAL PRODUCER, “MEET THE PRESS,” NBC NEWS
MOST MEMORABLE STORY YOU’VE COVERED? “Meet the Press’” coverage of the gun control debate after the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.We had a series of marquee interviews with NRA chief Wayne LaPierre, head of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Michael Bloomberg, and finally President Obama.We covered the story from all angles and helped move the conversation forward. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “You’ll always miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky FAVORITE CHARITY OR CAUSE? Any charity that gives to breast cancer research. My mom is a survivor and my family is really active with Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure. ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Townhouse Tavern — it’s the best kept secret in D.C. PETER HAMBY (3) NATIONAL POLITICAL REPORTER, CNN
MOST MEMORABLE STORY YOU’VE COVERED? I was on the plane with Sarah Palin for her entire vice presidential campaign in 2008.You couldn’t dream up a wilder ride in politics.
the two books that sparked my interest in journalism: George Orwell’s “Down and Out in Paris and London” and Hunter Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.”
WHAT WILL BE THE HOT-BUTTON ISSUE IN THE UPCOMING MID-TERM ELECTIONS? One theme that surfaces over and over when I travel is a deep and growing distrust of institutions, like official Washington, big business, the media, etc. Candidates who tap into those anxieties will be well-served in 2014 and 2016.
FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Bar Pilar, Cashion’s, Granville Moore’s, Tabard Inn
ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? A preposterous question! I can, however, name
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FAVORITE APPS? Twitter is my news feed. Instagram is growing on me, in spite of the food porn. I also stream a ton of music from terrific local radio stations that have apps, like WWOZ in New Orleans and KUT in Austin.
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LACEY FAEH (1) SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, DSPOLITICAL; EDITOR AND OWNER, A LACEY PERSPECTIVE LLC
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB? Educating my clients on the latest advances in online advertising technology. It’s always changing and can get very technical but offers incredible results.
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POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS HAS BECOME SUCH AN INTEGRAL PART OF CAMPAIGNS. HOW HAS THAT CHANGED HOW YOU DO BUSINESS? A job like mine could not have existed five years ago. Being on the cutting-edge of political advertising and technology and translating the latest advances into actionable strategies for my clients means I am always learning new things. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Women’s inequality, at home and around the world, where circumstances are even more dire. Giving women sound economic and political footing transforms communities and nations and we need to do more, whether its work policies in the U.S., better representation in government or educational opportunities abroad. I’m proud that many of the clients I work with are aligned with these goals. CRISTINA ANTELO ESQ (2) PRINCIPAL, THE PODESTA GROUP
MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? My dad instilled in me a great respect for time, as it is not guaranteed and it is precious. He taught me to regard every moment not spent being productive, efficient or achieving something as a waste. While I’d argue it has served me well, my husband would argue it makes movie night at home impossible. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? “Gideon’s Trumpet” by Anthony Lewis inspired my respect for government and law. I have a 6-week-old baby so there’s no spare time for reading at the moment. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? Lack of educational opportunities. I think education is likely the best cure for most other problems.
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LUIS MIRANDA (3) CO-FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR, MDC STRATEGIES
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB? Staying creative. Working in politics and government, you’re often hamstrung by bureaucracy and institutional fear that prevents good ideas from getting off the ground. Working independently I get to be more creative, but it’s also a challenge to maintain that and to make it work. Still, that’s what makes the work fun! ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? I always liked “Anthem” by Ayn Rand. I’m currently reading Alexis Ohanian’s “Without Their permission: How the 21st century will be made, not managed.” WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD ISSUE TODAY? Broadband access. It’s amazing what access to information, even via a cellphone, is doing to transform the world.Yet even in the U.S., the difference in cost for broadband access from one place to another can be staggering. WEBSITES YOU READ DAILY? Politico.com, Washingtonpost.com and whatever Twitter leads me to.
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WHAT ISSUES ARE YOU WORKING ON THAT AFFECT YOUNG PEOPLE AND WHY SHOULD THEY CARE? Monetary policy is the issue I work on that affects young people the most. Your ability to live a comfortable retirement is based largely on your ability to save and accumulate wealth starting in your 20s. The low interest rate environment the Federal Reserve has brought about has created incredible disincentives to saving and investment among young people. Traditional saving at a bank will actually lose you purchasing power due to negative real interest rates (rate of inflation is higher than the nominal interest rate you receive on your savings deposits) so we have an entire generation of young people spending money and living the good life, but they’re not going to be able to continue that indefinitely. WHY HAS POLITICS BECOME SO ADVERSARIAL? Because so many people see it as a game, a contest. Too many Hill folks are just up here to “make the other side look bad” rather than accomplishing anything substantive or acting out of principle. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Do not give in to evil, but proceed ever more boldly against it.” — Virgil. It was Ludwig von Mises’ motto, and it’s particularly relevant to me as a Hill staffer because there’s so
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much pressure to soften our positions or go along to get along. FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? The Catholic Church. I’m a faithful Catholic and give most of my donations to my parish or to other Catholic organizations. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? The increasing centralization of power within the state. There’s pretty much no sector of anyone’s life today that the government isn’t already involved in or doesn’t want to get involved in. We’re the frog in the boiling pot and most people don’t even realize it because they’re more interested in pursuing a comfortable life than anything else. Just look at how little reaction there has been to Edward Snowden’s revelations. The NSA is going to continue to vacuum up huge amounts of personal data because they think it won’t ever affect them. Once it does affect them, though, it’ll be too late to change anything. WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY? Zerohedge, LewRockwell.com, and AR15.com. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? My primary hobby is brewing beer. I’ve been a home brewer for nearly five years.
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YGL2014 Matt Stoller (2) Senior Policy Advisor, REP. Alan Grayson
What issues are you working on that affect young people and Why should they care? I want a more interesting world, and right now economic trends are working against that. This is because young people are being denied the ability to shape the world in which they live through financial deprivation. Money is permission to use social resources.That’s why credit reporting agencies and data brokers have immense amounts of information on every American because it’s important to dole out permission with intense care for what kind of society is allowed. Or to put it another way, if you only allow the most boring ass-kissers access to money, then you’re going to have a boring society run by ass-kissers. I prefer a society run by the Edward Snowden’s of the world than the ticky tack awfulness of Henry Kissinger’s spiritual children. Why has politics become so adversarial? That’s democracy, and heated political rhetoric is much better than violent conflict. People who say that we should all get along in politics are usually just mad at democratic checks on their preferred policies. For example, David Walker and Bob Rubin are constantly talking about the need to stop fighting with each other, fix our dysfunctional politics, then get on with cutting social programs. I’m sorry, but that’s just rich people saying that democracy is intruding into their desire to be jerks to the non-rich. Another way to phrase the question is, why do our political and legal institutions increasingly fail to deliver results that satisfy the broad mass of the public? The answer is that we increasingly have a system of aristocracy, and aristocrats have an interest in destroying democratic mechanisms of governance so they can organize our social resources. They need to paralyze the political system and democratic structures to do it to make sure the country serves their needs, and so their kids don’t have to compete with middle-class kids on an even playing field. This paralysis has allowed bad cell service, poor utilities, crappy broadband, a bad banking system (worse than Kenya in mobile payments, for example). On a basic level, when you don’t govern, your bridges fall down, but this can be a winner for a small elite even if everyone else loses. For example, if you want tax cuts for your helicopter and you don’t use the
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DJ, Music Producer
Senior Advisor/Global GeoPolitical Risk, Oxford Analytica
Advisor LGBT Policy and Racial Justice, Center for American Progress
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Wide Receiver, The Washington Redskins
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Senior Vice President, Fitzgibbon Media
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Featured Dancer, The Washington Ballet
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Public Affairs Specialist/Attorney, U.S. Department of State
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U.S. Congressman (D-Fla.)
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Special Assistant to U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland
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U.S. Senator (D-Conn.)
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bridges, then it might make sense to gut funding for bridge repair in favor of your own financial health. Motto/quote you live by? “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.” — Oscar Wilde Favorite charity/cause?: I give to people who ask me for money on the street. It’s important not to ignore the obvious misery our society allows to exist. all-time favorite book? “Carbon Democracy” by Timothy Mitchell What is the most pressing world problem today? Climate change Jennifer Hing (3) Communications Director/Senior Advisor, House Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives
What are the most important issues you are working on? My committee is currently writing a massive Omnibus Appropriations bill to fund the entirety of the federal government for the current fiscal year. Why has politics become so adversarial? Congress is polarized because the country is polarized. Politics and legislating is supposed to be difficult. That is the way the founding fathers intended it. Favorite local hangouts/restaurants/bars? The Tune Inn for beer and chicken balls. Rose’s Luxury for everything they serve. I’m a Hill rat. Favorite charity/cause? K-9 Corps at the Congressional Cemetery. My dogs and I have been members for years. Nowhere else in the city can you play with your dog off-leash surrounded by such remarkable history.
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President, The Curiosity Project
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Alex Ovechkin
Left Wing/Captain, The Washington Capitals; Founder, Crazy Eights
Owner, The Dunes
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Reporter, ABC7 News
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John Pacheco
Director, C&M International
Bindu Pamarthi
Director of Occie Business Liaison, U.S. Department of Commerce
Student, Georgetown Law; Miss DC 2013
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Charlie Paret
Owner, O’Neill Studios LLC
Brian Orakpo
Outside Linebacker, The Washington Redskins
Laura O’Shaughnessy
CEO, Social Code
Marquis Perkins Creative Director Destination DC
Tom Perriello
President/CEO, Center for American Progress
Dan Pfeiffer
Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor, The White House
Macon Phillips
Coordinator, State Department
Managing Director, Paxton Stuart LLC; Co-Founder, The Sundance Collective and DC Entrepreneurs Week
Trita Parsi
Founder, National Iranian American Council
Erich Pica
President, Friends of the Earth
Bob Pilon
Chief Development Officer, The ONE Campaign
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Philanthropy Consultant
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Adora Andy Jenkins Vice President of External Affairs, Information Technology Industry Council
Motto/quote you live by? The Golden Rule your all-time favorite book? “Pride and Prejudice” is one of my favorites. I’ve read it several times since I was young; It’s timeless. I also love “Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini,“Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden and “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston. What is the most pressing world problem today? The education and skills gap in our country. So many Americans are out of work and yet there are tens of thousands of open jobs that can’t be filled because our country lacks a trained workforce.
Nate Jenkins White House Liaison, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
what are the Pros and cons of working together as a married couple? [One con is] since we both work in politics, we often find ourselves talking about politics together over dinner, with friends, with family, with coworkers and even with strangers. It can be a bit much sometimes. Favorite new technology? The Jawbone UP24 Fitness Band which tracks my daily activity and sleeping pattern. It also has a silent wake alarm that Adora appreciates much more than my old alarm clock that used to wake us both up in the morning. Favorite charity/cause? Susan G. Komen for the Cure. My mother Sherry Ann Jenkins was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was a little boy. She fought it for over 20 years, serving as a source of encouragement and support for other breast cancer survivors before she passed in October 2011. What is the most pressing world problem today? Ending education inequity is one of the most pressing challenges facing the country. A person’s zipcode shouldn’t determine the outcome of his or her life.
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Founder and CEO, Alchimie Forever
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Ben Rhodes
Co-owner, Café Bonaparte Napoleon/Malmaison
Political Reporter, NBC News
Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting, The White House
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Gautam Raghavan
Karen Richardson
Omar Popal
Author and journalist
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Curator/Director, Long View Gallery
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Chief Innovation Officer, State of Maryland
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Ambassador, St.Vincent and the Grendadines
Spokeswoman, State Department
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Public Engagement Advisor,White House Office of Public Engagement
Oscar Ramirez
Advisor, White House Office of Public Engagement
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Principal, Podesta Group
Senior Loan Officer, Potomac Mortgage Group
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Joseph P. Robert III
Philanthropist
Steve Ressler Founder/President, GovLoop
Board of Directors, Fight for Children; Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
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Nicole Rodgers
Karim Sadjadpour Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment
President, Role/Reboot
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Deputy Associate Director in the office of First Lady Obama, The White House
Michael Sapienza
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Founder/President, Mixology Inc.
Executive Director, Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
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News Correspondent, NBC/MSNBC
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Communications Director, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.); Communications Lead, Congressional Progressive Caucus
Founder, Russo Strategies LLC
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Founder, Capital Bop/New Vintage Jazz/Wine Fest
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Marketing/PR Manager, Richard Sandoval Restaurants
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Natural Hazards and Climate Change Public Affairs Specialist, USGS
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U.S. Congressman (R- Ill.)
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Sandro Kereselidze Founder/Creative Director, Art SoirÉe
Tatiana Pastukhova Co-Founder/Business Director, Art SoirÉe
How has the D.C. art scene changed in the last five years? Since we started Art Soirée in 2009, it has changed a lot, especially over the past couple of years. We are proud to say that we made our mark in D.C.’s art history by bringing something unique and adding a lifestyle concept to peoples’ everyday lives. Now more than ever you see various types of art events and pop-up “happenings.” We think the sky is the limit, but as long as it stays high quality, tasteful and creative. What are the new art trends for 2014? We see a few trends becoming more and more popular, such as live art and digital art, We will see more fusion between the two. Over the past two years Art Soirée has been highly focused on live art. We were the first to showcase the largest live canvas painting at the Georgetown Waterfront during our Art Metamorphosis event in June of 2012.Twenty-seven professional artists worked on the 440-square-foot canvas in front of more than 3,000 attendees. Favorite local hangouts/restaurants/bars? With over 70 [Art Soirée] events just last year, it is really hard to go out much and spend time outside of those venues where we host our events. favorite apps? Park-Mobile is probably one of the most useful and convenient applications to date. You don’t need to carry quarters around and you can pay for parking with your phone. Art Soirée We are really proud of the app we launched which lists all of our upcoming events. Our followers can get easy access to all event information with a few simple clicks on their phone and never miss local artistic happenings. Shazam As huge fans of music, this app has definitely simplified tagging and adding songs to the playlist, wherever we are.
Adam Schop
Executive Chef, Le Diplomate
Nikki Schwab “Washington Whispers” Columnist, US News and World Report
Sheldon Scott
Ilya Shapiro
Chef/Owner, Rose’s Luxury
Adam Sharp
U.S. Congresswoman (D-Ariz.)
Head of Government and Non-Profits,Twitter
Jed Shein
General Manager, Marvin
Director of New Media, Israeli Embassy
Jana Sedlakova
Self-Help Coach/Business Development Specialist/Model
hallie sherard
Business Development, KGD Architects
Ryan Seelbach
Principal Owner, The Huxley
Muna Shikaki
Rachel Sergi
Correspondent, Al Arabiya
Beverage Director, Buffalo & Bergen
Arash Shirazi
Founder/President, Bullitt Bookings
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Principal, Story Partners
Douglas Sonders Co-founder, 8112 Studios; Photographer
Anna M. Soellner
Vice President of Corporate Communications, Motion Picture Association of America
Philip Soriano
Customer Experience Operations, Hugh and Crye
Peggy Sparks
Owner, Artist’s Proof Gallery
Ryan Sparks
Founder and CEO, Sparks Consulting
Matthew Spence
Michael Steel
Press Secretary, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio)
Sally Steponkus Owner, Sally Steponkus Interiors
Clark Stevens
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Matt Stoller
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy, US Department of Defense
Senior Policy Advisor, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.)
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Founder, Wink
Greg Stamas
Associate, The Carlyle Group
General Manager, Criswell Maserati of Germantown
harrison suarez Co-author “Perfect Coffee at Home”; Former Lietutenant, U.SMarine Corps
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KEVIN LEWIS PRESS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DIRECTOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MEDIA, WHITE HOUSE AT TIME OF PHOTO)
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON? I enjoy working on a range of policy priorities of the President, from targeted programs like Promise Zones aimed to help build stronger communities to college affordability programs that create ladders of opportunity for underserved young people and quality affordable health care for American families that have previously been denied access because of pre-existing conditions. I have the privilege of not only working for a president who is extremely dedicated to building more economic security for so many Americans, but I also get to work with an extraordinary staff who give every bit of their time to carry out that vision. WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING WORLD PROBLEM TODAY? There are several, but I think that global education and literacy would be one of my top concerns. A strong education is one of the best ways to level the playing field and create a pathway to equality. FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Civil Cigar Bar, The Gibson, Chez Billy, Oohhs and Aahhs for comfort food, Patty Boom Boom for good reggae. WEBSITES YOU VISIT MOST? TheGrio.com, NYtimes.com, Suite Supply TONYA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, THE WHITE HOUSE
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON? Job creation. The administration continues to work on a number of legislative and executive initiatives, as well as the pursuit of public-private partnerships to create job training and employment opportunities. As the vice president has repeatedly stated, a job is about more than a paycheck. It is about dignity. It is paramount that we provide an opportunity for hardworking individuals to be productive citizens and contributing members of their communities. It is also important that we establish and maintain a living/ minimum wage that rewards hard work. MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)/Be The Match Registry. They accept monetary donations, but its primary purpose is to register and match patients suffering from blood cancers with unrelated donors. This program is particularly personal to me
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because my father died of leukemia when I was 18 months old, and African Americans have the lowest chance of being matched, which makes registry and donation that much more important. ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK? “Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson” by Robert A. Caro. Lyndon Johnson is one of the most fascinating and skillful politicians in U.S. history. The book showcases his keen understanding of people, Congress as an institution and the fundamentals of power, all of which he used to succeed in passing historic legislation and promoting an agenda of opportunity and equality. FAVORITE APPS? Redfin/Zillow I am mildly obsessed with D.C. real estate. Google Maps I have a horrible sense of direction. Good Enterprise allows me to connect to my work email and computer systems for the White House and the Senate on my iPhone and iPad so I don’t have to carry three or more devices.
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NICK LORIS (1) SENIOR POLICY ANALYST ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE FOUNDATION
WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON AND WHY SHOULD YOUNGER GENERATIONS CARE? Removing subsidies for all energy sources and technologies — thrilling, right? Younger generations should care because the more the government dictates these decisions, politicians and lobbyists will concentrate benefits to a select few and disperse the costs amongst the rest of us. The result is a higher tax bill, higher energy bills and less wealth creation. Energy markets can work if we let them.
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SHOULD THINK TANKS HAVE TO DISCLOSE THEIR DONORS? Disclosing donors is an attack on liberty, discourages giving and is a distraction from the real issues at hand. People should judge think tanks on the merits of the organization’s ideas and the quality of the work. FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE? GiveDirectly.org. They locate extremely low-income households in Kenya and Uganda and directly transfers your donation to that family so they can pursue their own goals and use the money how they see fit. FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Passenger, Birch & Barley, Lost Dog Café, Ray’s the Steaks, Dodge City, Brixton, Clarendon Castle, Rock & Roll Hotel. FAVORITE APPS? Spotify for my jams, Uber for my rides and WhatsApp to stay in touch with my friend living in Zimbabwe. ILYA SHAPIRO (3) SENIOR FELLOW IN CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES, CATO INSTITUTE
ERICKA ANDERSEN (2)
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SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER AND SENIOR DIGITAL ASSOCIATE, HERITAGE FOUNDATION
MOTTO/QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
SHOULD YOUNGER GENERATIONS CARE? Given recent history, there’s a renewed interest in constitutional limits on federal power. As Thomas Jefferson said,“a government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you have.”
FAVORITE BOOK AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? One of my favorite books is “American Wife” by Curtis Sittenfeld, but I have many favorites. Currently, I’m reading “Jesus>Religion” by Jefferson Bethke.
FAVORITE BOOK AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? Favorite book: Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms”; currently reading: Mark Leibovich’s “This Town”
FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? The Light Horse, Fado, Oyamel, Rustico
FAVORITE LOCAL HANGOUTS/RESTAURANTS/BARS? Old Dominion Brewhouse, The Hamilton, Al Crostino, Hill Country. Obviously, I like variety.
WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON AND WHY SHOULD YOUNGER GENERATIONS CARE? The national debt. It’s at $17 trillion and climbing — kind of important. The younger generation can’t afford NOT to care; this is their future.
WEBSITES YOU READ DAILY? Bloglovin (for all my favorite reads), Slate, Mashable
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La Celia A. Prince Ambassador, Embassy of St. Vincent & the Grenadines
What is the biggest issue facing your country? Dealing with the effects of climate change and the impact on small countries such as mine is an added burden threatening our development and stretching our scarce resources. your favorite vacation spots in your country that travelers shouldn’t miss? St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is a multi-island state of 32 small islands and cays, nine of which are inhabited.We are the complete package, with mainland St.Vincent being verdant, rugged and mountainous, so it is great for hikes to the volcano and several water falls. The topography of the Grenadine islands is different in that they are less mountainous.That is where you find some of the world’s best waters to sail, snorkel or scuba dive. Even though I am from mainland St. Vincent, my favourite place is Bequia, a completely unspoilt, naturally beautiful island. If there is paradise on earth, it would be Bequia. Incidentally, outgoing Chief of Protocol Capricia Marshall visited there two years ago; I helped her plan the trip and she was sold! But travelers to SVG must also not miss the opportunity to tour Mustique and the Tobago Cays. motto/quote you live by? One of my favourite quotes comes from a writer whose work helped me build a greater self-awareness and spirituality. My motto is “I am fully aware that I have to die.That’s why I do not invest to accumulate riches; I invest in life itself…..Only when we have full consciousness of the fact that we die do we feel 100 percent alive.” — Paulo Coelho from “Confessions of a Pilgrim.” favorite book And what are you currently reading? The literary world is too rich for me to confine myself to one book as a favourite. I have been riveted by “The Constant Gardener,” spiritually enlightened by “The Pilgrimage,” deeply moved by “Half of a Yellow Sun,” cautioned by “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “Le Petit Prince” and educated by “Guns, Germs and Steel.” My aim is to be constantly reading books of different subject matters. favorite charity/cause? I do not have a favourite charity, but some of the issues that make quite an impression on me are homelessness and hunger. It is sometimes difficult to fathom that in a country such as the United States, and more particularly a wealthy city such as Washington, D.C., that there are so many people that are homeless and hungry. I volunteer at D.C. Central Kitchen Jesse Suskin
Global Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Google
Brian Sykora
Co-founder of Pleasant Pops
david tafuri
Partner, Patton Boggs
Karin Tanabe
Novelist, “The List” and “The Price of Inheritance”
Katherine Tarbox Writer
Neisha Taylor
Director of Business Development, The Webster Group
Steve Taylor
Principal Software Engineer, Invincea Inc.
Holly Thomas
D.C. Editor, Refinery29
Shaunna Thomas Co-founder, UltraViolet
Aureta Thomollari
President, D&A Luxury Consulting
Austin Thompson
Millennial Coordinator, SEIU
Erin Thornton
Global Policy Director, ONE
Nicole Tichon
Executive Director, Tax Justice Network USA
Emily Tisch sussman
Campaign Director, Center for American Progress
jessy tolkan
Chris Vieson
Deputy Director of Floor Operations, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.)
Mark Vlasic
Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown
Rachel Vogelstein
Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations; Director of Women and Girls Programs in the Office of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Clinton Foundation
Pranav Vora
Founder/CEO, Hugh and Crye
Jon Ward
Omar Woodard
Senior Political Reporter, Huffington Post
Principal,Venture Philanthropy Partners
Becca Glover Watkins Deputy Press Secretary, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)
William “Pepper” Watkins
Management Consultant, Accenture
Jessica Wright Director of Scheduling, The White House
nyree wright Senior Vice President, MSL Group
katarina Weir
Executive Director,YOA Orchestra of the Americas
Patty Wu International Policy Consultant Director, C&M International
Hilary Wething
Senior Research Assistant, EPI
Stephanie Young
Christina Wilkie
National Press Secretary, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.)
Director, Campaign for Global Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Figure Skater, US Olympic Team 2014
Ashley Wagner
Reporter, Huffington Post
Elliot Totah
John Wall
Senior Assistant to Dr. Jill Biden, The White House
USA Director, B’Tselem
Erica Williams
Ryan Zimmerman
President, The Oxbridge Group
Point Guard, The Washington Wizards
Lisa Bright Villacis
Amelia Wang
Attorney, Military Officers Association of America; State Director, Military Spouse JD Network
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Uri Zaki
Chief of Staff, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.)
Social Impact Strategist, Speaker/ CEO, EWS Strategies
Jake Ward
David Williamson
Executive Director, App Developers Alliance
Third Baseman, Washington Nationals
Ivory Zorich Special Events Director, Motion Picture Association of America
Financial Analyst/Editor, The Motley Fool
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