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Alumni networks in Washington, D.C.

Washington's networks are unusual in that many exist to convene rather than to advise: the Economic Club of Washington, the Business Roundtable and the trade associations headquartered here admit members for access and influence, and the Cosmos and Metropolitan clubs select on achievement and standing. The peer organizations are also present — EO's Washington chapter, TIGER 21's group, R360's D.C. Metro chapter launched in late 2025 and Hampton's newest chapter — and Chief Executives Organization, the invitation-only body for YPO graduates, is headquartered in the city. Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland chapters are listed under Washington.

With a verified local chapter or presence

A chapter is recorded only when the organization itself lists it or a named publication reports it; the source is shown. Meeting schedules are set locally — confirm with the chapter.
Organization	Local chapter	Who it is for	Source
HBS Alumni AngelsInvestment community	HBS Alumni Angels Washington D.C.	Harvard alumni who are accredited investors and want to invest in and advise early-stage companies	Source ↗
Ellevate NetworkNetworking organization	Ellevate Washington, D.C.	Professional women at all career stages, from early career through senior executive, plus corporate partners buying membership for their employees	Source ↗

Also available here: virtual and national organizations

These organizations state that participation can be virtual, or operate nationally without local chapters.

Networking organization

Ellevate Network

Professional women at all career stages, from early career through senior executive, plus corporate partners buying membership for their employees

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