There’s a disconnect in today’s advocacy landscape.
Advocates call it grassroots advocacy. Staffers call it constituent communication. Different sides of the same coin, working toward a shared civic goal. Yet, too often, advocates and legislative staff speak past each other.
It’s time to bridge that gap.
From Grassroots To Governing: A Conversation With Hill Staff brings top Hill staffers and advocacy leaders together for an off-the-record conversation on Capitol Hill on where these worlds intersect – and how they can work more effectively together.
We’ll explore the practical realities, uncover opportunities for smarter communication and highlight strategies that strengthen outcomes for constituents.
A networking reception will follow at the Tune Inn on Capitol Hill with your peers across advocacy, public affairs, and the legislature.
Space is limited and your invite is non-transferable.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM – 5:00PM ET
- Location: Rayburn House Office Building, House Appropriations Hearing Room – Room Number 2362-A RHOB
- Address: 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20515
- Entrance off South Capitol Street SE on the horseshoe driveway.
Agenda:
- 3:30-4:00PM: Fireside Chat with Jake LaTurner, Former U.S. Representative (KS-02)
- 4:00PM-5:00PM: Panel Discussion with: Mark Dennin (Chief of Staff, Rep. Jimmy Panetta), Mitch Benzine (Deputy Staff Director & General Counsel, Committee on Homeland Security) and Andrew Renteria (Chief of Staff, Rep. David Valadao).
- 5:00PM-7:00PM: Reception (details below)
Reception Immediately Following
- Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM ET
- Location: Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar, 331 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003