connect 2019 • 70 YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY WASHINGTON D.C. Washington DC Young Leaders Summer Social Washington DC Leadership Forum with Ed O’Keefe JULY, 2018 The Washington DC Young Leaders gathered for their summer social, held at the Yard at the Ritz Carlton in Georgetown. It was a casual and enjoyable evening, of which the DC Young Leaders hope to host more in the coming year. Special thanks to Chair of the DC Young Lead- ers, John McCarthy and the host committee; Benny Johnson, Bobby Hamill, Charles Paret, Conor Gallagher, Eileen Blessinger, Elizabeth Murray, Eric Silva, Heather O’Shea, Hon. Andrew Platt, John McCarthy, Kaitlin Schiele, Kaitlin Sullivan, Kevin Walling, Lauren Gaydos, Mary Kate Cunningham, Matt Hanrahan, Megan Cloherty, Megan Molloy, Nathan Smith, Phil Campbell, Reilly O’Connor, Riley Kilburg, Shane Greer and Trevor Falk. JULY, 2018 The Washington DC Young Leaders gathered at the Northern Ireland Bureau to hear from CBS Political Correspondent, Ed O’Keefe. Norman Houston, Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau opened the event by welcoming guests. John McCarthy, Chair of the DC Young Leaders, also welcomed guests and introduced Ed O’Keefe. Ed spoke of his Irish heritage, hailing from Cork and Kerry, his own personal career story and the perceptions of media today. It was a terrific opportunity for those gathered to hear key insights from a veteran media figure in both print and broadcast. Cliona Doyle, Director of the Young Leaders, closed the program by thanking guests for coming and sharing updates on the work of The Ireland Funds and important role of the Young Leaders in supporting its mission. 1 Nate Smith, Ashley O’Sullivan, Conor Gallagher 2 Neil Grace, Heather O’Shea, Sarah Rooney, Guest 3 Young Leaders at the Ritz Carlton Photos: John McCarthy and John McShane 1 Young Leaders with Ed O'Keefe and Norman Houston 2 Ed O'Keefe, Elizabeth Murray 3 Christine Brennan, Bridget Brennan, Fiona Tomlin Photos: John McCarthy 1 1 2 2 3 3