Your Primary Professional Network in Washington, DC

 

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. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Private Networking Reception

His Excellency Alfredo Fabiao Nuvunga
The Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to the United States of America
June 2025

 

Private Networking Reception

His Excellency Jose Manuel del Gallego Romualdez
The Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America
July 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM WIPG MEMBERS

Federal Contractors Networking Event - Summer Soiree

About: Meet with DoD, USAF, DCSA, NAVAIR, NASA, The VA & SBA
Date: Monday, JUNE 23
Time: 5.30-7.30 PM
Format: IN PERSON EVENT
Cost: Varies
Register

 

Title: The Key to CMMC Compliance
About:  Learn about DoD cybersecurity compliance, CMMC requirements.
Date:  Tuesday, June 24
Time: 2:00 PM 
Format: WEBINAR
Cost: FREE 

Register

 

The FAR 2.0 - Changes, Compliance & Guidance
About:  Learn about EO's related to federal procurement changes as well as how to comply.
Date: Thursday, JUNE 26
Time: 12PM
Format: WEBINAR
Cost: FREE
Register

 

African Leaders & Partners (ALP) Forum – Annual Summit 2025
De-Risking Investment in Africa’s Strategic Sectors
Date:  September 18-19
George Washington University 

Register

WIPG Professional Networking Reception with                His Excellency Rizwan Saeed Sheikh                      Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States of America

His Excellency Rizwan Saeed Sheikh is a Pakistani diplomat who is currently Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, in office since 22 August 2024.


The Ambassador previously worked with the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and served as the spokesperson for the OIC secretary-general.

 

In June 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment of His Excellency as Pakistan's new ambassador to the United States.

 

At the time of his appointment, His Excellency was serving as the Additional Foreign Secretary for Middle East Affairs and was also overseeing the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) at the Foreign Office.

NEW MEMBER PROFILE

Adjoa Adjei-Twum                                                            President and Chief Executive Officer                            EBII Group, Corp.

Adjoa Adjei-Twum is a globally recognized thought leader with over 18 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, terrorist financing, and broader financial crime risk across the U.S., Europe, and high-risk jurisdictions. A graduate of the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, she has held senior roles including Global Head of Training and Communications at Barclays and Vice President for Financial Crime Assurance at HSBC. She also served as Compliance Director for a firm appointed by the U.S. Federal Reserve to monitor a global bank and held prior roles at KPMG, Citi, and in forensic AML.


In 2018, Adjoa returned to Oxford and was elected class representative before founding EBII Group Corp., now headquartered in Washington, DC. Under her leadership, EBII launched the Annual Africa Investment Risk and Compliance Summit (AIRCS) and the African Leaders and Partners Forum—platforms that have attracted Presidents of Ghana and Sierra Leone, the Prime Minister of St. Lucia, U.S. Congressional members, central bank governors, African ambassadors, and global CEOs.


Adjoa’s insights have earned her international media recognition on CNN, Sky News, BBC, CNBC, and several prominent platforms across Africa. Her work has been featured on the front cover of BusinessDay NG Magazine, within the publication, and in Oxford Answers. In 2020, she was named a “Wonder Woman” by Oxford University, and in 2022, recognized by the BBC as a leading woman in finance.

 

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