Breakfast - March 2024
2024-03-18 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
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

Breakfast - Apr 2026
2026-04-20 07:30 - 09:00
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast featuring the chairs of the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Democratic Committees. The discussion will focus on the potential results of the redistricting referendum and plans for the upcoming campaign season.
Submit discussion questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast-Jun 2026
2026-06-22 07:30 - 09:00
Guest Speakers: Delegate Irene Shin, Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman, Dranesville School Board Robyn Lady
Topic: The 3 Constitutional Amendments on the Nov 3 ballot – marriage equality, reproductive freedom and voting rights.
Senator Warner will be sending a video greeting.
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast - Sep 2026
2026-09-28 07:30 - 09:00
Special Guest Speaker: US Congressman James Walkinshaw – VA 11th Congressional District
Join DAD in welcoming James Walkinshaw who will highlight the upcoming blue wave in November’s federal elections.
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org
