WHY WE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR CAREER

A November 2011 article in The Economist ("Contact Sports") stated that "in the rarefied world of the corporate board, a good network matters."  The article went on to mention that executives with 400 contacts are, on average, paid 6 percent more than those with 200.  For non-executives, the gap is 14 percent. 

The Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group, LLC (WIPG) is the premier organization that introduces mid- to high-level professionals in the DC Metropolitan area to newly appointed Ambassadors from around the world, as well as newly elected Members of Congress.  We hold monthly networking events as a means of providing professionals extended exposure and access to key policy makers in the city.

WHY THERE IS A NEED FOR OUR SERVICES

As the demand for strategic partnerships and stronger networks with private and public sector groups continues to grow, it is clear that a need exists for DC-based professionals to expand their contacts among other key policy makers, business executives, political and community leaders. 

In the current economic times, DC-based professionals will need to depend on such contacts to obtain valuable information in the most cost-effective manner to ensure the best decisions are made when carrying out their business plans and policy goals. 

With the election of new members in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate, the demand to interact with the Freshman Class of this Congress becomes even more apparent. WIPG can help you develop and organize Congressional Meet and Greets, staff briefings, and fly-in activities specifically designed for your needs that would allow for the continued growth of your contacts in Congress at very little cost.

WHY WE CAN BE A USEFUL RESOURCE FOR YOUR NEXT JOB

Networking is the best way to find your next job, especially since the vast majority of job openings are never advertised.  They are usually filled via word of mouth.  Unfortunately, many job seekers are hesitant to take advantage of networking opportunities because they feel it is a waste of time, nor do they recognize the value of making key necessary contacts.  But networking is not a useless excercise—it’s about building relationships. As you look for a new job, these relationships can provide much-needed feedback, advice, and support.

Networking may sound difficult, or even intimidating—especially when it comes to
finding a job or asking for help—but it doesn’t have to be. Networking can be
rewarding, and even fun.  It can be a useful tool even if you are new to the DC area and do not know that many people. 

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Jose Manuel “Babe” del Gallego Romualdez was appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America in July 2017 by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and was reappointed in July 2022 by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. On 29 November 2017, he presented his credentials to US President Donald J. Trump and formally assumed office as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

Additionally, as the head of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Romualdez is concurrently the Philippines’ emissary to the Commonwealth of Jamaica, Republic of Haiti; Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Dominica; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; and Saint Lucia.

Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Romualdez was designated as a special envoy of the Philippine President to the United States. He also served as a member of several Philippine business delegations visiting the United States, China, Japan and New Zealand from 1989 to 2012.

Ambassador Romualdez has extensive experience as a media practitioner and business executive. He used to be the Chief Executive Officer of Stargate Media Corporation and Publisher of People Asia Magazine (The Philippine Star affiliate). He was president of the Manila Overseas Press Club and vice-president of Rotary Club of Manila.

Ambassador Romualdez writes columns for The Philippine Star. All his columns have a wide following of readers both in the Philippines and abroad.

On 29 November 2021, President Rodrigo Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna, with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross), Gold Distinction on Ambassador Romualdez.   The Order of Sikatuna is one of the three highest honors of the Republic and is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious service to the Republic of the Philippines.  He received the Order of Sikatuna in recognition of his meritorious contributions to the strengthening of the longstanding comprehensive ties between the Philippines and the US, for his steadfast efforts to further deepen Philippines-US alliance, for promoting trade and investment, and for his laudable initiative in the procurement of 20 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.

Born and raised in Manila, Ambassador Romualdez received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from De La Salle College in 1970. He plays golf as a pastime, and is affiliated with Manila Golf and Country Club and the Manila Polo Club.

Caroline DeBerry is the founder and CEO of Tenagrity® Solutions. Caroline has been involved in government, policy, and public service for about 20 years - having been a VP, chief officer, senior congressional staffer, federal appointee, small business owner, and published author.

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Caroline served Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., as well as the campaigns of Congressman Tom Price, MD, and Governor Sonny Perdue, both of whom became Cabinet Secretaries. She has also worked with White House officials, Vice President Pence's Chief of Staff Nick Ayers, Assistant Secretary for Health ADM Brett Giroir, RADM Sylvia Trent-Adams, US Surgeon General VADM Jerome Adams, Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz, and many other state and federal government and industry leaders. Caroline was a senior campaign finance analyst for the Federal Election Commission, receiving multiple awards for her work, and later founded her own FEC consulting firm. She also was a chief officer for an international nonprofit that provides free health clinics.

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Caroline has worked on several important pieces of legislation, including provisions in the 2020 CARES Act, 21st Century Cures Act, and FY19 National Defense Authorization Act among others.

Caroline is an international bestselling author. In addition to writing her book, The Renewal of Independence, published in 2010, Caroline has ghostwritten law books and other works, and she self-published and illustrated a children’s book, The Reflect: The Beginning. She wrote a chapter in the book Top 50 Fearless Leaders (Vol. 4), which was an Amazon International Bestselling Book in 2025.

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Most recently, Caroline was honored to be inducted into Marquis Who's Who in America 2024-2025. Click here to learn more. She was also featured in The Wall Street Journal, included in the Who’s Who of Distinguished Leaders: 2024 Honorees.

Featured on the iconic NASDAQ billboard in NYC's Time Square - Caroline was also selected as an Empowered Woman (2025), Top 50 Fearless Leader (2025), and Top Founder & CEO of the Year (2024) by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to the industry.

Tinna Jackson is a nationally recognized executive strategist with over 28 years of experience helping high-level leaders rise, lead, and win—especially in the most complex and high-stakes environments. Her work sits at the intersection of power, politics, and performance, guiding executives to navigate corporate and political ecosystems with clarity, influence, and emotional intelligence.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Tinna spent two decades in national politics—including 10 years in the U.S. Senate as a Deputy Chief of Staff and later as a C-suite executive at a national political committee. She knows firsthand what it takes to lead with authority in power-driven spaces where perception, pressure, and politics collide.

As the founder of Jackson Consulting Group, she delivers high-impact executive coaching, strategy consulting, and implementation services to executives, nonprofits, trade associations, and mission-driven organizations. Her proprietary methods help leaders sharpen decision-making, manage power dynamics, and achieve operational excellence.

Tinna is the bestselling author of The Power Play Journal: Battle-Tested Strategies & Reflections for Impactful Leadership, which offers a blueprint for using emotional intelligence to lead with purpose and performance. Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including:

• IAOTP’s Top Executive Coach and Management Consultant of the Decade (2025)
• Top 15 Coaches in Washington, DC (Influence Digest, 2025)
• Top Women Leaders of 2025 (Women We Admire)

She is a Forbes Coaches Council Thought Leader, Certified Executive Coach, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.

Tinna’s mission is rooted in transformation: to help leaders step into their full power with confidence, self-awareness, and strategy. Clients who work with her emerge more focused, empowered, and equipped to lead change that lasts.

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