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Public Affairs Council Staff Gets Unreasonably Hospitable

Public Affairs Council Staff Gets Unreasonably Hospitable

June 2026

In early June, the entire Public Affairs Council team gathered in Washington, D.C., for our annual Staff Retreat. Inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, we spent the day exploring new ways to better serve our members, strengthen collaboration and continue growing as an organization.

The retreat was filled with thoughtful discussions, fresh ideas and plenty of teamwork. Special thanks to Board Member Ken Gross and Akin for their generous hospitality in hosting our opening happy hour, and to Justin Smith for leading us in an engaging morning session on leadership. We are energized, inspired and ready to put these great ideas into action!

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