One week until the big YGL event…

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One week until the big YGL event…

I just received my invite for Washington Life Magazine’s annual Young & The Guest List event. This is just about the hottest ticket in the city. People have been texting, emailing and calling me for about a month to see if I can get them on the list! Well, unless you’re on the list, it’s pretty hard to get in the door! Here’s a bit more info on what all of the buzz is about.

In a city filled with some of the nation’s most dynamic young people, the 250 individuals who comprise this year’s Young & The Guest List repeatedly stand out; as leaders, risk-takers, givers, connectors, and changemakers. Their achievements vary widely, but each was nominated, researched, and debated before being added to the list. What emerged from this process is a more accomplished group than ever before, and so for the first time, they’ve decided to include their professional titles alongside their names. The past three months have reminded them all how quickly the city’s young power players can change. But after four years, The Young & The Guest List is still the only place to find them all.

Here’s the listing from S-Z (my section);

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Mr. Karim Sadjadpour
Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Mr. Reihan Salam
Associate Editor, The Atlantic

Dr. Shahram Salemy, Practicing Physician, Plastic Surgery Associates, P.C.; and Dr. Sarah Salemy

The Honorable Linda Sanchez
Member, U.S. House of Representatives, (D-Calif.)

Mr. Pirooz Sarshar
Owner, The Grooming Lounge

Miss Ali Savino
Co-Founder, Center for Independent Media

Miss Christy Schlesinger
Architect, Schlesinger & Associates

The Honorable Aaron Schock
Member, U.S. House of Representatives, (R-IL)

Mr. Barton Seaver
President, Acquamatta Consulting and Private Chef Services

Mr. Yosi Sergant
White House Office of Public Engagement

Mr. Arash Shirazi
President, Bullit Music and Manager, Dirty Vegas and Dubfire

Mr. Ali Shirazinia
Grammy award-winning music producer and DJ

Mr. Jamal Simmons
President, New Future Communications and political analyst

Mr. Ben Smith
Senior Writer, Politico

Mr. Thomas Snedeker
Director of Finance, New Media Strategies

Mr. Douglas Sonders
Co-Founder, 8112 Studios

Ms. Pamela Sorensen
Founder, “Pamela’s Punch”

Mr. James Speyer
Real Estate Associate, Cafritz Co.

Mr. Matthew Stoller
President, BlogPAC

Mr. Michael Strautmanis, Director of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs, White House Office of Public Engagement; and Ms. Damona Strautmanis, Project Manager, Boston Properties

Mr. Lindsay Stroud
Senior Vice President, Perseus Realty Capital

Mr. Brendan Sullivan, Jr.
Executive Director, Headfirst Sports

Miss Lisa Sun
Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company

Miss Bayanne Surdashi
News Anchor, Al-Hurra-TV

Mr. David A. Sutphen, Partner, Brunswick Group, LLC; and Ms. Tina Sutphen

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Mr. Adrian Talbott
Co-Founder, Executive Director, Generation Engage

Mr. Devin Talbott, Vice-President, D.E. Shaw; and Ms. Lauren Talbott, Board Member, Girls Inc. D.C.

Miss Ashley Taylor
Graduate Gemologist, Ann Hand, LLC

Mr. Will Thomas
Anchor, Fox 5 News

Mr. Joshua Thomas, Senior Director, Advantis; and Ms. Alexandra Thomas, Senior Account Executive, Washington Life Magazine

Miss Shaunna Thomas
Program Director, Young People for the American Way

Miss Jessie Tolkan
Executive Director, Energy Action Coalition

Mr. Geoffrey Tracy, President, Chef Geoff’s, Chef Geoff’s Downtown, and Lia’s; and Ms. Norah O’Donnell, Correspondent, NBC

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Miss Rachel Valentino
Agent, Long and Foster Real Estate Co.

Mr. Jason Van Buren
Director of Business Development, The Abraham Group

Mr. Kris Van Cleave
Reporter, WJLA-ABC 7

Mr. Omar Vargas
Director, Global Policy and Government Affairs, Pepsi Co.

Miss Megann Vaughn
Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent Office and President, The Madison

Mr. David Vennett
National Manager, Government Affairs and Special Projects, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Miss Samantha Vinograd
International Economist, Office of the Middle East and North Africa, U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Mr. Adam Waldman, Founder and President, The Endeavor Group; and Ms. Ashley Allen, Partner, Endeavor Group

Mr. Lee Wang
Chief Operations Officer, Wedding Wire

The Honorable Kevin Warsh, Member, Board of Governors, The Federal Reserve; and Ms. Jane Lauder, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Origins

Mr. David Washington
Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement

Mr. William “Pepper” Watkins, Urban Planning and Historic Preservation Consultant and Freelance Photographer; and Ms. Becca Glover, Director, 3 Dog Agency

Mr. André Wells
Founder, Events by André Wells

Mr. Paul Wharton
Owner, Evolution Look

Miss Erica Williams
Policy and Advocacy Manager, Campus Progress