IAbc dc/metro chapter meeting
WORDS, MEET MOUTH: A Day in the Life of Vice Presidential Speechwriter Matt Teper
From opening remarks at fundraising events to toasts at dinners with foreign dignitaries, Matt Teper is Vice President Joe Biden’s guy to put the words in his mouth, on the record. Not only does he get the front seat at all of the major events in the DC elbow room, he’s probably one of the most respected speechwriters in the region.
Before joining Vice President Biden’s team, Teper was the full-time speechwriter at Independent Sector, a leadership forum and advocacy group representing the interests of foundations and charities across the country. Teper has been writing in Washington since graduating from law school in 2002, including as a Writer/Editor at another advocacy group, focusing on federal judicial appointments and gun policy, and as a Senior Writer in the creative department of a public affairs firm.
He served in a freelance capacity as managing editor of Rock the Vote’s blog during the 2004 election season and has written and edited numerous speeches, op-ed’s, letters to the editor, blog posts, film scripts, and a host of other communications materials for nonprofit leaders, CEOs, elected officials, television personalities, and others. Teper holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Law.
PLEASE NOTE: Our July chapter meeting is being held a week later than usual, due to the 4th of July holiday.
DETAILS
When
Thursday, July 15, 5:30-8:30 pm
Where
Hamilton Crowne Plaza
1001 14th Street, NW
(Intersection of K and 14th, NW)
Downtown DC
Getting There
Parking: $6 valet at the hotel
Metro: Orange/Blue Lines – McPherson Square (14th Street exit)
Cost
$40 for members
$30 for students
$45 for guests accompanying members
$55 for nonmembers
NOTE: Rates apply to registrations made online by Midnight on Tuesday, July 13.
Add $10 to registrations made online July 14,
$20 for event-day registration and walk-ins.
To Register
Click right here. See you on July 15!
