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Here is a list of sites students have visited in the past:

USAID

USAID is the world’s premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID’s work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.usaid.gov/

Office Address:
Ronald Reagan Building (RRB)
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
5.08C-111
Washington, DC 20523

Best Metro Stop to use: Federal Triangle

Additional Directions/Instructions: Meet at the northwest corner of the RRB where the main desk/entrance to USAID is located. If you are unable to find the main entrance to USAID, you can feel free to call my cell number below.

TARGETPOINT CONSULTING

TargetPoint Consulting is a full-service public opinion market research firm. Through the use of Quantitative research methods (Surveys and Ad Tests) and Qualitative research methods (Focus groups and Executive Interviews) we help political, corporate, and non-profit clients gain key insights into how to reach and target the audiences they are interested in.

Organization’s Webpage: http://www.targetpointconsulting.com

Office Address:
WeWork 1201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA. Floor 27
Room 27A – Classroom.

Best Metro Stop to use: Rosslyn. The WeWork is right next to the metro stop.

Additional Directions/Instructions: When entering the WeWork, please check in with the security at the front desk and they will direct you to the elevators. We will need a list of names of those attending beforehand.

BARKER LEAVITT LAW, PLLC

Federal Lobbying/Government Affairs/Public Policy Consulting Law Firm. Our practice focuses largely on federal affairs consulting and lobbying. We represent clients with interests across the United States.

Organization’s Webpage: www.barkerleavitt.com

Office Address:
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20007

Best Metro Stop to use: Foggy Bottom/GWU

Additional Directions/Instructions: I will meet the group at the 1st floor lobby and escort the group to our conference room.

PEW RESEARCH

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Organization’s Webpage: pewresearch.org

Office Address: 1615 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20036

Best Metro Stop to use: Farragut North on the Red Line; Farragut West on the Orange, Blue or Sliver lines

Additional Directions/Instructions: Attendees will have to meet in the lobby and then be escorted through security up to our office; the office has a COVID vaccine requirement (Nida and Talia can provide the details)

UTAH STATE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION: ROMNEY

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.romney.senate.gov/

Office Address: Romney Office 354 Russell Senate
Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5251
Fax: (202) 228-0836

UTAH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION: Senator Mike Lee Office

Organization’s Webpage: Lee.Senate.gov

Office Address: Russell Senate Office Building, 363, Washington, DC 20510

Best Metro Stop to use: Union Station (Red Line)

UTAH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION – CONGRESSMAN BLAKE MOORE OFFICE VISIT

Office Address:
131 Longworth House Office Building

Best Metro Stop to use: Capitol South

The Longworth Building is accessible via Uber (Independence Ave entrance) or the Capitol South metro station (C St entrance). Once you pass through the metal detectors at the entrances to the building (marked clearly), proceed to the first floor to room #1131. Go ahead and enter the office—no need to knock—and ask for Paul Johnson.

SECRETARY OF THE U.S. SENATE – JOE JOHNSTON

Brief Description of Organization: The Secretary of the Senate is the chief administrative officer of the US Senate.

Office Address: S-421 US Capitol Building

Best Metro Stop to use: Union Station or Capitol South

JOINT ECONOMIC COMITTEE, U.S. SENATE

Brief Description of Organization: We are a Senate committee that conducts policy analysis and research on a variety of issues related to the U.S. economy. Under the leadership of Ranking Member Mike Lee (R-UT), we have focused specifically on “social capital” trends in the United States (the state of private and civic institutions such as the family, churches/houses of worship, the workplace, and other community organizations) and how policy can strengthen social capital.

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/republicans

Office Address: Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

Best Metro Stop to use: Union Station or Capitol South

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT

Foreign Affairs; The Diplomacy Center is the future museum and visitors center for the Department of State. The Center will serve the American public by showcasing the history, practice and challenges of diplomacy and will inspire the next generation of diplomats.

Organization’s Webpage: http://diplomacy.state.gov

Office Address: 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC  20520

Directions: All 18 guests are pre-registered. Please have all report to the C Street Entrance (“Visitors Entrance” Awning to the west (left) of the Main Entrance to the building at C Street and 22nd Street NW, Foggy Bottom – where they’ll have to go through the standard airport-like security clearance process) WITH government-issued photo ID no later than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the event.

They will be met and escorted to the room and then escorted back to the C Street entrance at the end of the event.

Best Metro Stop to use: Foggy Bottom Metro (Orange, Blue, Silver lines)

Additional Directions/Instructions: Guests must be pre-registered and should enter via C Street Entrance (C Street and 22nd Street NW – entering security processing at awning marked “Visitors”) then processing guest badge at main lobby desk – government ID required. Escort required while in building.

COVINGTON & BURLING
International Law firm

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.cov.com/en/about

Office Address:
One CityCenter
850 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Best Metro Stop to use: Metro Center

Office Phone Number: 202 662 6000

AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.acslaw.org

Office Address: N/A

Office Phone Number: 202-393-6181

TUNNL DATA

Tunnl is a nimble, rapidly growing company. We understand the necessity of timely and accurate data powering our client’s brand and advocacy needs. Our proprietary, data-driven platform is designed to create, connect, and influence the audiences that matter most across the social media, digital, advanced TV, and linear TV spectrum.

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.tunnldata.com/

Office Address:
3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22201

Best Metro Stop to use: Clarendon

Additional Directions/Instructions: Our floor is keyfob locked, so you will need to call our Operations Manager, Emily Perry (508)221-4979 when you are all assembled in the lobby to be brought to our floor

Office Phone Number: (202)990-3690

BECKET LAW FIRM

Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is a non-profit law firm that defends religious liberty for people of all faiths.

Organization’s Webpage: https://www.becketlaw.org/

Office Address:
1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006

Best Metro Stop to use: Farragut West (Orange, Blue, Silver Line) or Farragut North (Red Line)

Office Phone Number: 202-349-7220

CIA

CIA is the first line of defense for the United States. We collect and analyze intelligence to further national security and preempt threats.

Organization’s Webpage: www.cia.gov

Office Address: 930 Dolley Madison Boulevard
McLean , VA 22101

FBI

Organization's webpage: Welcome to fbi.gov — FBI

Office Address:
FBI Headquarters
935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC, 20535

Best Metro Stop to use: Closets stops are Archives, Metro Center, or Federal Triangle.