Capitol Hill's Community

Capitol CNCT is the platform that keeps congressional staffers connected — to each other, to opportunities, and to life in D.C. beyond their office walls. Built by a former staffer, for the staffers who came after him.

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2022

Newsletters

App

Events

Polling

Coffees

Meet the Founder

David founded Capitol CNCT "connect" to strengthen relationships, foster bipartisanship, and build community among Congressional staff.

Originally from Pittsburgh, David moved to DC in 2019 to pursue a career in politics. On the Hill, he noticed how antiquated and partisan Congress was and wanted to fix it. In response, he launched CNCT in 2022.

CNCT serves more than 9,000 staffers through newsletters, events, an app, and CNCT Purple—a bipartisan coffee matching platform.

David's passions include his Christian faith, Pittsburgh sports (especially the Pirates), coffee, wine, and cooking Italian food.

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Mission

Connection that matters.

Capitol CNCT isn't just another networking platform — it's a space for building genuine relationships that help staffers establish roots in D.C. and invest in their futures. Rather than counting connections, we empower you to forge meaningful and lasting bonds. Our mission is to unite the next generation of political leaders through community, networking, and bipartisan dialogue.

Professionalism

Resources to climb the Hill — jobs, professional development, and institutional knowledge delivered weekly.

Bipartisanship

Using our tools to build stronger relationships across the aisle. Making bipartisanship cool again.

Community

Built on common interests and shared experiences — not political beliefs.

The Team

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Selby Tennent

Chief Operating Officer

A Los Angeles native and POLITICO alum, Selby keeps CNCT running and cares deeply about creating the best experience at our events. Her background spans sales, marketing, and client management — plus a stint as a college athlete and a well-documented love of Italian red wine.

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Emily O'Neil

Senior Operations Associate

Originally from Lancaster, PA, Emily is a University of Pittsburgh grad passionate about serving her local communities. When she's not making CNCT run smoothly, she's running (actually running) or watching too much TV.

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Scott Styslinger

Technology Associate

A Maryland local who grew up near the Hill — his first job was as a White House tour guide. At CNCT, Scott implements the technologies that power the app, events, and web experiences.