Breakfast - August 2023
2023-08-21 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join DAD for a breakfast panel with Fairfax and Loudoun Candidates in 2023 Pivotal Races:

Saddam Azan Salim – Senate District 37, Fairfax County
Chris Falcon – Clerk of Court, Fairfax County
Albert Vega – Springfield District Supervisor, Fairfax County
Craig Buckley – Sheriff, Loudoun County

Join DAD to welcome first time candidates who are in pivotal races in Northern VA. If elected, we will see significant changes for the constituents and the region they represent. Although their races are winnable, this year’s election cycle proves to be a challenge to turn out voters without a statewide candidate on the ballot.
Local candidates will not be designated with a “D” next to their name on the ballot. Educating voters is critical this year while energizing them to vote in these important races.
John Block, LCDC Joint Campaign Director, will join the discussion as to what’s at stake this year.
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Breakfast - Septemper 2023
2023-09-18 07:30 - 09:00
September 2023 Breakfast – Commonwealth’s Attorneys and Dranesville Supervisor Candidate

Join DAD for breakfast and a panel about prioritizing public safety in our communities. Commonwealth’s Attorneys Steve Descano & Buta Biberaj to discuss justice reform measures implemented in Fairfax and Loudoun County during their first term in office. Dranesville District Supervisor candidate in Herndon Jimmy Bierman will discuss the Supervisor’s role in building a public safety infrastructure where all residents can feel safe and protected.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon
7:30 AM: network; 8:00 AM: breakfast and speaker
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Breakfast - Oct 2023
2023-10-16 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast with Special Guest Jonna Hiestand Mendez; a retired CIA intelligence officer, author, lecturer. Ms Mendez, served as the CIA’s Chief of Disguise and is an expert in clandestine photography. Jonna Mendez’s 27-year career took her to some of the most dangerous places in the world to protect the United States, defend civil liberties and advance the cause of democracy. She served in Havana, Beijing and Moscow. Jonna, along with her husband Tony Mendez (of Argo fame), is the author of several non-fiction books including Argo, Spy Dust and The Moscow Rules.

Breakfast - Nov 20, 2023
2023-11-20 07:30 - 09:00
Join us to welcome guest speakers and returning incumbents: VA Senator Jennifer Boysko and VA Delegate David Reid, who will analyse the Nov 7 election results and discuss their legislative paths forward.
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Breakfast - Feb2024
2024-02-19 07:30 - 09:00
Dulles Area Democrats (DAD) Monthly Breakfast
Speaker Panel: Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Supervisor Jimmy Bierman and School Board Chair Karl Frisch
Subject: State Government Initiatives — Local Government Impacts
Join DAD to look at areas where State actions conflict with local sentiment and what authority our local Governments have to respond. Our speakers tackle the Tysons casino bill, the JLARC* report on school funding shortfalls and the taxation burden on Northern Virginia. Join Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman and Providence District School Board Chair Karl Frisch who will discuss these issues and how Virginia’s Dillon rule affects local ability to respond.
* Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) recently found that Virginia lags other states, including Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia, in funding public schools

Breakfast - March 2024
2024-03-18 07:30 - 09:00
General Assembly Debrief
Moderator: Briana Sewell
Delegate Speaker Panel: Karen Keys-Gamarra, Atoosa Reaser, and Marty Martinez
These newly elected Democrats give VA one of the most diverse legislatures in the country. Come hear our northern VA freshmen talk about their first sessions and the priorities they hope to move forward in the new majority.
7:30 AM: network
8:00 AM: breakfast and speakers
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Breakfast - April 2024
2024-04-29 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD to welcome special guest speaker Meet Our Moment’s Jay Jones, an attorney, Norfolk native and former member of the VA House Delegates (2017-2020).
After his historic run for Attorney General in 2021, Jay resigned from the House of Delegates and founded Meet Our Moment, an organization devoted to helping train and financially support minority candidates across the Commonwealth.
He will discuss this year’s critical federal races, taking back the democratic trifecta in 2025 and laying the groundwork for the next generation of political leaders in the Commonwealth.
While many Democratic leaders have encouraged Jay to run again for AG in 2025, his remarks will focus on this year’s critical challenge of re-electing President Joe Biden and Senator Tim Kaine and the role Meet our Moment will play in achieving future Democratic priorities..

Breakfast - May 2024
2024-05-20 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD to welcome Delegates Mark Sickles and Irene Shin.
Will the Virginia State budget address local shortfalls in school funding and Metro operations? Will it meet health care needs and resume past progress toward climate responsibility? To address these and other issues critical to Northern Virginia’s quality of life, join DAD to welcome special guest speaker Delegate Mark Sickles, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and moderator Delegate Irene Shin.
The General Assembly reconvenes on May 13th in a special session to resolve the budget impasse that grew from Governor Youngkin’s unprecedented 233 proposed amendments to the bipartisan budget passed in March. Delegate Sickles will review the course of negotiations and discuss the resulting outcomes and impacts for local governments and Democratic priorities.
Submit breakfast questions to: dullesareadems@gmail.com

Breakfast - June 2024
2024-06-17 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD to welcome Jeff McKay, Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, for a discussion of a broad range of topics of current County interest.
The Board of Supervisors establishes policy, makes appointments, approves budget measures, sets local tax rates and adopts land use plans for Fairfax County and, to the extent permitted under Virginia law, passes resolutions and ordinances governing local county government. Chair McKay will address issues ranging from County and School Budgets to affordable housing, casino proposals, updates to the 1990 Policy Plan, the SHAPE of future aging, and a possible future meals tax.

Sep 2024 Breakfast
2024-09-23 07:30 - 09:00
Join the Dulles Area Democrats for a breakfast discussion with VA 10th Congressional District candidate:
VA Sen. Suhas Subramanyam
with guest moderator – Del. Kannan Srinivasan

Breakfast - Oct 2024
2024-10-21 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD to welcome VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell as our October speaker. For our last breakfast before Election Day, Sen.Surovell will update us on the state of the races and give a preview of the upcoming General Assembly session.
Submit discussion questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast - Nov 25
2024-11-25 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD to welcome GMU Professor Jeremy Mayer for our annual post-election wrap-up breakfast. Come commiserate with your fellow Democrats, hear Dr. Mayer’s perspective on what happened, and get ready to fight the next fight!
Submit discussion questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Keep Our Majorities Fundraiser
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a joint fundraiser benefiting Kannan Srinivasan for Senate and JJ Singh for Delegate!

Friday, December 20th 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Jimmys Old Town Tavern697 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Hosted by Herndon Reston Indivisible, Dulles Area Democrats and Delegate Irene Shin
Please RSVP by contributing safely and securely here online or emailing hello@ireneforva.com.

Sponsorship levels:Co-Host – $5,000 | Patron – $2,500Ally – $1,000 | Champion – $500Supporter – $250 | Friend $100

DAD Breakfast - Feb 2025
2025-02-24 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast as we welcome our guest speakers, Attorney General Candidates Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor.
With the advent of a second Trump term as President, the need for a Democratic Attorney General for the Commonwealth couldn’t be more imperative. Trump’s egregious attempt to freeze federal funding went unchallenged by AG Miyares. Upholding the constitution and protecting VA families is on the ballot this election year.
Come hear the candidates address these important issues.
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast-March 2025
2025-03-24 07:30 - 09:00
Special Guests: Senator Saddam Azlan Salim and Delegate Josh Thomas
Topic: VA General Assembly Debrief
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast with Special Guests Senator Saddam Azlan Salim and Delegate Joshua Thomas for a General Assembly debrief. The VA General Assembly convenes a 45-day session in odd numbered years to consider thousands of bills. Senator Salim and Delegate Thomas will discuss the three constitutional amendments central to the Democratic platform; the status of gun violence prevention bills and priority legislation; and topics of important local impact: affordable housing, the casino, data centers, and mass surveillance.
Senator Salim in his first term represents Fairfax City, Falls Church City and parts of Fairfax including Tysons Corner. Delegate Josh Thomas in his first term represents part of Prince William County. He is running for re-election in the most competitive district in NoVA

Breakfast - Apr 2025
2025-04-21 07:30 - 09:00
Special Guest Speakers: Delegate Irene Shin, Hon. Kyle McDaniel and Zack Golden

Topic: Impact of Federal Administration Policies on our Democracy, Rights and Communities

Join Delegate Irene Shin, At-Large School Board member Kyle McDaniel and Zack Golden, Senator Warner’s State Director, for a discussion on the impact of the Trump 2.0 Administration on Virginia from the federal, state and local perspective.

Trump’s reckless attacks on the federal workforce and willful disregard of Constitutional law are imperiling family livelihoods, individual rights and the very foundations of democracy. Come hear from our speakers on important issues affecting our community – the continued viability of critical social programs, infringement of the rights of immigrants, the hollowing out of public health and education plus attacks on the LGBTQIA community.

Submit breakfast questions to:info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast - June 2025
2025-06-23 07:30 - 09:00
Special Guest Speaker: Cathy “Smitty” Connolly (Wife of Rep. Gerry Connolly)
Join DAD in welcoming Smitty Connolly, Gerry Connolly’s partner in politics for more than 30 years, to help remember and celebrate his legacy. Smitty will share stories and reflect on his life in local and national politics.

Aug 25 Breakfast
2025-08-25 07:30 - 09:00
Join us for breakfast and hear from the next US Congressman for the VA CD-11 – James Wakinshaw
Special election on Sep 9. Early voting open now

Breakfast - Sep 2025
2025-09-29 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast featuring Virginia Delegates Karen Keys-Gamarra (7th district), Michelle Maldonado (20th district), and JJ Singh (26th district)
DAD is pleased to welcome a panel of members of the House of Delegates to provide updates on the current campaign and a preview of the 2026 General Assembly session.

Breakfast - Oct 2025
2025-10-27 07:30 - 09:00
Join the Dulles Area Democrats to welcome VA Delegates:
Irene Shin, Chair VA AAPI House CaucusAlfonso Lopez, Co-Chair VA Latino House CaucusKaren Keys-Gamarra, member VA Black House Caucus

The legislators will be discussing their legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly including addressing legislation to push back against federal policies of the Trump administration.

Nov/Dec 2025 Breakfast
2025-12-01 07:30 - 21:00
Guest Speaker: Jeremy Mayer, PhD
Join DAD for a special post-election analysis and discussion with Dr. Jeremy Mayer, professor, Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.

Breakfast - Feb 2026
2026-02-16 07:30 - 09:00
Guest Speakers: Walter Alcorn, Jimmy Bierman, Juli Briskman
Join DAD for a discussion with Fairfax and Loudoun County Supervisors about their local governments’ goals and benefits with our new state-wide majorities
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org
Monday, February 16, 2026
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern
697 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170

Breakfast - Mar 2026
2026-03-30 07:30 - 09:00
Guest Speakers: VA Sen. Saddam Salim (37) and VA Del. JJ Singh (26)
Join DAD for a post–General Assembly session wrap-up with Sen.Salim and Del. Singh. Hear directly from these NOVA lawmakers as they reflect on the major outcomes of the 2026 Virginia legislative session, discuss key policy debates that shaped the final days in Richmond, and share what the session’s results mean for our region, local communities, and the work ahead.
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org
