Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and meaningful conversation—all while expanding your network with fellow Young Professionals! This year, we’re thrilled to feature Paul Guppy, WPC Senior Researcher, for a thought-provoking discussion on how culture shapes the policies that impact our communities. Stick around for trivia night—test your knowledge, have fun, and win!
Special guest Brady Batt, Washington State Director of the Leadership Institute, will share how Young Professionals can actively get involved in policy and make a difference. Thank you to Leadership Institute for co-sponsoring this event.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 9th | 6:30pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Location: The Golf Club at Newcastle, The Muirfield Room, 15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle, WA 98059
Tickets: $15 non-member ticket, Complimentary for YP members
For questions, please contact Valerie Lucas, Young Professionals Projects Lead, at vlucas@washingtonpolicy.org
Meet Our Speakers:
Paul Guppy
Paul Guppy is the Senior Researcher at Washington Policy Center. He is a graduate of Seattle University and holds graduate degrees from Claremont Graduate University and the London School of Economics. He worked for 12 years in the U.S. Congress as a Chief of Staff and Legislative Director. He served as WPC's first Vice President for Research for 26 years, and continues to write extensively on tax policy, public finance and other issues. He is a frequent commentator on radio and TV news programs, and in newspapers across the state.
Brady Batt
Through campaign management, fundraising, and party leadership, Brady has nearly a decade of experience working in conservative politics in Washington State. He first served as Finance Director and later as Executive Director for the Washington State Republican Party. Brady continues to invest in the development and training of the next generation of conservative leaders and candidates in Washington State, serving as Washington State Director for the Leadership Institute.