I’ve been a full week in DC now, and my time has been full of meetings and reflection time.

Because I am still processing my various conversations, you’ll see the blog posts trickling in over the coming week, but in the meantime this is a taste of what I’ve been up to.

First up: Tim Harper at the Center for Democracy and Technology, where I was inspired by their excellent wall art!

An informative lunch with Katie Harbath at the iconic Hamilton restaurant (next time I will book one of those cool private dining booths they have).

The folks at the National Association of Secretaries of State – capable, knowledgeable women with equal measures of wisdom and sass. Thank you to Maria Benson, Linda Reynolds and Lindsey Forson.

The lovely US Election Assistance Commission people, Commissioners Tom Hicks and Benjamin Hovland (pictured) and Commissioner Donald Palmer who who joined online – with thanks for the beautiful challenge coin, so full of symbolism and aspiration.

More to follow in due course but in the meantime here’s a snapshot of DC life.