Our Events

About Our Events Team

The Washingtonian hosts a number of events each year. Browse our events page to learn about upcoming events and view recaps from recent events.

The Washingtonian hosts a number of events each year. Browse our events page to learn about upcoming events and view recaps from recent events.

Learn more about our events team below.

Rebecca Schwartz McFarland

Director of Marketing and Events

Rebecca Schwartz McFarland, a Massachusetts native, studied business management and marketing at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. She came to Washington, DC, to work on brand strategy and design for Washingtonian, and after working at the magazine for more than six years, Rebecca became the director of marketing and events in 2011. Rebecca has a honed expertise in branding and developing multi-platform marketing campaigns, as well as producing and overseeing over 25 nationally-acclaimed events in the DC metropolitan area.

Jessi Taff

Events Manager

Jessi Taff graduated from Ohio University with a BA in Communications. Jessi brings an array of event experience to the Washingtonian events team. Prior to joining Washingtonian, Jessi worked for Edge Floral Event Designers, LivingSocial, and Streetsense. She started at Washingtonian in the events department in March 2014.