Lafayette 148 New York at Tysons Galleria was the backdrop for an elegant fundraising cocktail reception in support of American University’s Women & Politics Institute and their WeLead campaign training program. The event was hosted by Anita McBride, director of the American University’s First Ladies Initiative, Betsy Fischer Martin, executive director of American University’s Women & Politics Institute, and Tammy Haddad, CEO of Haddad Media and founder of the Washington AI Network.
The evening brought together influential female leaders, advocates, and supporters to celebrate women’s empowerment in politics and to champion the Institute’s ongoing efforts to close the gender gap in political leadership.
The bipartisan event featured a lively panel discussion with four female Senate chiefs – Lisa Goeas, chief of staff to Sen. Joni Ernst, Elizabeth Falcone, chief of staff to Sen. Mark Warner, Reema Dodin, chief of staff to Sen. Brian Schatz and Liz Johnson, Chief of Staff to Sen. Mitt Romney. They offered insights into their careers, shared challenges, and the strides being made toward gender equity in government. They further highlighted the importance of mentorship and resilience in shaping a successful career in politics, while emphasizing the critical role that women play in the decision-making process that helps shape important policy and legislation. The event served as a powerful reminder of the progress made and the ongoing work still needed to amplify women’s voices within the space.
Notable attendees included: UK Ambassador Karen Pierce, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Alexandra Veitch, Helen Milby, Tara Rigler, Lisa Allen, Susan Fox, Keenan Austin Reed, Nicoletta Giordani, Niamh King, Senay Bulbul, Rama Elluru, Jane Adams, Addie Adeniji, Paige Hopkins, Narges Zamani, Susan Davis, LaToya Foster, Veronica Daigle, Virginia Coyne, Robin Goldman, Cat Zakrzewski, Debby Kernan, Ali Rogin, Jane Hall, Nicole Nason, Anina Belle Giannini, Maria Dakolias, Julie Russell, and Joan McEntee
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