I’m running for Chair because I care deeply about the mission of CCDC and the people who power it. Our Committee has dedicated members, a strong Democratic bench, and a critical role to play in winning elections across Chesterfield. I believe we are well-positioned to build on that foundation and strengthen our impact together. At its core, CCDC exists to get Democrats elected. Doing that consistently requires clear expectations, strong coordination, and a shared sense of purpose so that our time and energy stay focused on voters and community engagement. I’m motivated by the opportunity to help foster that clarity and alignment in service of our broader mission. Our success ultimately depends on how effectively we connect with communities across Chesterfield and how well we support Democrats who are serving and preparing to serve those communities. I’m stepping forward because I bring experience helping organizations bring people together around shared goals, strengthen trust, and keep the mission front and center, and I’m excited to put that experience to work for CCDC.

My priorities are rooted in supporting our members, officers, and volunteers so their efforts translate into real, measurable impact. First, operating consistently within the roles and structures we already have. Our officer roles and bylaws exist to provide clarity and continuity. When they are applied consistently, they create fairness, trust, and shared accountability. I would work closely with the Executive Committee to ensure responsibilities, decision-making processes, and expectations are clearly understood so leadership is durable and mission-driven, not dependent on personalities. Second, strengthening collaboration through layered and joint approaches. CCDC has a depth of talent and commitment that can be better leveraged through intentional coordination, including joint committees, cross-functional working groups, and clearer pathways for members to contribute in ways that match their interests and capacity. By creating more opportunities for collaboration and shared ownership, we can maximize participation while keeping our focus outward on voters and communities. Lastly, strengthening our ability to elect Democrats by staying deeply connected to the County and by being a strong, reliable partner to candidates and elected officials. That means providing coordination, communication, and support that allows campaigns and officeholders to focus on serving Chesterfield and earning voters’ trust. Implementation would focus on setting expectations early, reinforcing them consistently, and using practical systems that make it easier for people to succeed in their roles and work effectively together

New members often bring enthusiasm and new perspectives but need clarity on how to plug in, while longtime members bring valuable experience and institutional knowledge that should be respected. I would focus on clear onboarding so new members understand expectations, opportunities, and pathways to involvement early on. At the same time, I want to ensure longtime members are not carrying informal or invisible workloads and feel their experience is valued and used appropriately. My goal is to create an environment where people feel respected, useful, and clear on how they can contribute in ways that fit their capacity. When roles are honored and contributions are recognized, participation strengthens across the Committee.

Many people in CCDC care deeply about making the organization more welcoming, and I want to build on that intention in ways that are sustainable. A committee that does not reflect or remain connected to the communities it serves will struggle to build trust beyond its own membership. Diversity grows when people feel welcomed and respected, and when ways to contribute meaningfully are transparent and accessible. My approach would focus on creating an environment where people across race, age, background, and experience want to stay involved because the organization is functional, respectful, and mission driven. Sustained diversity comes from accountability and inclusion in decision making, not from statements alone.

I joined CCDC in 2024 and have been actively engaged since that time, including during a period of leadership transition and organizational strain, when many members stepped up to keep the committee moving forward. I also served on the Bylaws Committee, which gave me direct experience working with the committee’s governing documents and a deeper understanding of how our structures are intended to function in practice. During that time, I was asked to help facilitate difficult leadership conversations and support DEI-related trainings and discussions. Those experiences gave me a clear understanding of both the commitment within the Committee and the structural challenges that have contributed to inconsistency and conflict. My involvement has been hands-on and focused on helping the organization function more effectively, even when the work was uncomfortable.

Professionally, I’m an organizational development consultant and certified change management practitioner; and I most recently served as Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness & DEB for the VA League for Planned Parenthood. My work has focused on helping complex organizations operate with clarity, accountability, and alignment, especially in environments with competing priorities and limited authority. I bring strong facilitation skills, disciplined decision making, and the ability to balance empathy with accountability. At the core of my leadership is respect for people’s time, energy, and desire to contribute meaningfully, particularly in volunteer-driven organizations like CCDC.

I am passionate about encouraging folks to be proud Democrats because we stand for policies based on basic, shared values of common decency for the benefit of all the people of our county, commonwealth, and country, and I enjoy sharing that pride with others on the phones, at the doors and outside the precincts. I have served this committee as an outside volunteer, then as a member, a magisterial co-chair, a candidate for public office, a membership chair and an elections & operations chair. Each of those roles propelled me to the next one because I saw opportunities to utilize my skills for the greater good. Like so many of you, I was looking for ways to help out my community, and saw gaps that needed filling. And each time I stepped up and learned more to help out in the next role. Some of the unfortunate things I've learned are that we left tools underutilized, districts overlooked, races uncontested. Willing volunteers frustrated and feeling unwelcomed, untrained, unaware of the needs of the committee. We have an opportunity in 2026 to leverage robust resources from our Party paired with returning and new volunteer enthusiasm to encourage more Chesterfield voters than ever to confidently cast ballots for Democrats in this crucial year for democracy. The progress we make on our internal infrastructure this year will pay dividends for the vitally important elections to come next year and the year after that and the year after that and so on because as we know, we get to have elections (at least) every year here! CCDC is in a growth phase, in the midst of experiencing a metamorphosis from a small committee working out of a storage unit in a red county to a vibrant, diverse, welcoming, effective, collaborative winning team taking the county from purple to solid blue. I'm running to be the Chair I wanted when I was at all my prior levels within this committee.

My priorities for CCDC are the main objectives for our organization: the selection and support of Democratic candidates to represent Chesterfield County at the local, state, and national levels. I would implement those by working with the other executive committee members to ensure we have a clear way for all of our participating members and partner volunteers to contribute effectively together towards our focus on the five responsibilities listed in our bylaws: a. Seeking out and encouraging the candidacy of qualified members of the Democratic Party for elected positions representing Chesterfield County; b. Overseeing (organizing, regulating, and directing) the nomination of all Democratic Party candidates for Chesterfield County; c. supporting the Democratic Party’s nominees in all general and special elections in Chesterfield County (organizationally and financially); d. encouraging voter registration and participation in all elections without discrimination on the basis of gender, race color, creed, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; and e. Maintaining and promoting an active Democratic Party organization in Chesterfield County in whatever way advances the interests of the Democratic Party. Specifically as Chair, I would like to Work with the Magisterial and Membership chairs to identify a precinct captain for every precinct well ahead of election day. Work with the Magisterial chairs and Precinct Captains to fill volunteer roles within each precinct to inform voters and then get out, greet, and protect the vote at every Chesterfield precinct. Identify, train, and support candidates for every office on the ballot. Diversify fundraising (incl call time, sponsorships, sharing goals) Develop a cohesive strategic plan for the term and beyond, not just the next month. Increase our committee’s visibility at community events and on social media. Communicate regularly with members so they know what they can do to help the committee succeed and are appreciated for their efforts. Partner with advocacy organizations to promote Democratic values in policy and decision making at all levels of government. Network with local committees across the commonwealth to learn best practices. We would utilize the voter database to reach out to folks who regularly vote in Democratic primaries to invite them to volunteer with us. This can continue to be done throughout the year as the committee plans events in each magisterial district and would provide an opportunity to new members to practice canvassing/phone banking skills prior to election season, as well as updating the database so that it is efficient to use during campaign season. Part of being able to recruit the best candidates is being able and willing to support their campaigns so they don’t have to reinvent the wheel themselves while also attempting to maintain their livelihood and personal lives. We as a committee can offer support and infrastructure so candidates can focus on things such as refining stump speeches and personally following up with uncommitted voters who have been identified by volunteers via canvassing and phones. Establishing volunteer infrastructure in more precincts sets up democratic nominees for success by taking that time consuming task off their plate. Another part of recruiting the best candidates is getting the word out about which positions are coming open to run for in the next four years NOW and encouraging folks to start building for their campaigns ASAP. The Chair can assist this by having an active Candidate Support Committee.

In my eight years as an active member in this committee I have developed a number of meaningful friendships with other members. We can keep the traditional activities going while adding additional opportunities for engagement to excite and encourage more involvement from seasoned and new members alike. In getting to know members I am able to find out what each member enjoys doing and then can find a way for them to do that within the committee. We have no excuse to act like a skeleton crew with a committee boasting a membership roster as long as ours! I will work with other officers to plan more opportunities for members to meet each other and their elected representatives. I would love to have regular magisterial-level social/volunteer gatherings in addition to the full-member business meetings. Return to utilizing the mobilize platform (included with our DPVA dues) that we started using in 2024 and had seen significant success with for recruiting new members and volunteers . Filling all the roles of the standing committees will allow more members to be included.

When folks started calling me asking me to run for Chair for this term, I said only if I could fill a slate of all the officer roles first and so I set about doing so with an intention to build a team that would represent as many different viewpoints as possible – I am extremely proud of the range of ages (30 year gap), genders, religions, ethnic backgrounds and lived experiences brought to the table by the other candidates on the Transformation Ticket. We will remove the silos from each officer position and work collaboratively from the outset. I will encourage more voices to participate and contribute within CCDC. Filling all the roles of the standing committees will allow more members to be included. I will participate as active member of the DEI Committee to continue my learning in order to foster best practices throughout the organizational structure of the committee Show up in more diverse spaces as a committee to increase awareness of our existence. I will collaborate with the magisterial chairs and other officers to expand our membership into every precinct in the county to more accurately represent the diverse makeup of the county, and ensure committee activities are accessible. Things like child care, mobility, hearing, visual impairment, health conditions, financial and logistical considerations, all affect whether folks can fully participate.

I joined CCDC in December 2017 for the 2018-2019 term and have been an active volunteer for campaigns every cycle since. In 2020 I stepped into the neighborhood leader role for LWCC for the southeast quarter of the county, which eventually led me to learn about the existence of Magisterial Chairs within CCDC after being asked to be one for the 2022-2023 term while helping to set up for a CCDC fundraiser event I offered to host at my home. . As Magisterial Co-Chair for the Matoaca district beginning in Feb 2022, I worked to ensure we had representatives welcoming voters to their precincts for each of the elections held in this district, including specials! I traveled to Henrico to help their extra special election run smoothly. I also contributed to efforts to seek Democratic candidates for as many offices as possible on the ballot in 2023 and 2024 so that voters in all areas of the county would have good choices to excite them enough to show up to vote, even in areas of the county where we may sometimes feel like the only blue dot in a red sea while our candidate recruitment cmte at the time did not pursue any potential recruits for Matoaca BOS, SB or HD74. I served as a Matoaca Magisterial District co-chair until May of 2023 when I decided to fill one of the remaining open candidate positions and ran for School Board in the Matoaca district. As the Democratic endorsed candidate for school board I brought together most of the other Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in Chesterfield to begin a collaborative effort of working smarter, and harder, in the field. We each pitched in to share costs and knowledge and developed a structure to amplify not duplicate each other’s door knocking. I enjoy participating in representing Democrats at fairs and parades and even mentioned at one point while setting up for an event a few years ago that Democracy is not a spectator sport, and now we have that on our T-shirts! I am glad that I have the perspective of being involved with CCDC as a new member, a steady volunteer, an Executive Committee member, as a candidate and as an officer. Starting from the bottom and learning the culture and working my way up as I gain more understanding while keeping mindful of how it felt to be a beginner gives me a wide perspective and opportunity for empathy. I remember what it’s like to want to help just not sure where or how to do so. I remember showing up to see shut doors. At the beginning of the 2024 term, I was elected as the Membership Vice Chair for CCDC. In that role I implemented practices that allowed us to welcome record numbers of new members and educated them about their precincts and tracked attendance. It was the first time to my knowledge that CCDC kept a log of members’ precincts. With the help of members of the membership committee we designed and distributed name tags for membership meetings indicating the home districts of each member, increasing member knowledge of their districts as well as making it easier for folks to find others in their part of the county and for potential candidates to find eligible ballot petition signers. The membership committee also organized hand writing postcards to newly registered voters, thanking them for being a voter and inviting them to join CCDC– which gained us new members! When the prior elected Chair stepped down to run for public office, I stepped up into the role of 1st Vice Chair – and quickly produced improved sample ballots for the impending election. The sample ballots included Spanish for the first time in CCDC, and also more information on the back about how to check for the correct precinct and how to register to vote. I also helped to distribute early voting information to encourage early voters to be messengers in their own networks which helped Chesterfield achieve record early voting turnout in the 2024 elections, allowing campaigns to focus on getting out even more voters! And at the Ettrick precinct, I worked with voter protection advocates to print specific dorm address information so VSU students could more easily fill out their same-day registration applications and cast a ballot – this work not only expanded voting in the county, it also earned the committee a sizable donation!

I helped to put forth two alternative magisterial redistricting options for our county to consider in order to be more representative of our actual residents after the 2020 census. The county did not fully take either option but did incorporate some suggestions we offered into their final version. As I worked on that project I became much more familiar with the various precincts in the county and the mapping and census tools available. I utilized one of those mapping tools to create an infographic for the recent SD15/Hd77 special election to help folks know if they were in the pertinent districts. I started from the bottom in a restaurant as a hostess and worked my way up to regional corporate trainer. which included training in every position in the building to proficiency to know how the pieces all interact and have respect for what each role entails. So many lessons from my time managing the restaurant that apply to the role of committee Chair. In my day job now, I own and operate a truck brokerage company which arranges the transportation of freight. My logistical background and employee management experience will come in handy in a role including overseeing operations. I love spreadsheets and databases. I ran a very DIY campaign for SB which did better than most people anticipated was possible in Matoaca and along the way I learned and utilized many of the free or low cost tech tools available to campaigns and local committees. I also did all my financial entries by hand so I have an appreciation for the work of our committee treasurer!

I’m running for Secretary because strong organizations win elections, and strong organizations depend on clear rules, accurate records, and a culture of fairness. I genuinely enjoy the work of minutes, bylaws, and official communication, and I take seriously the trust members place in the Secretary to be steady and impartial. I’m a lawyer in private practice, and I work with rules and process every day. My goal is to help CCDC run smoothly and transparently so every member feels welcome, heard, and able to participate fully, and so we can stay laser focused on electing Democrats across Chesterfield County.

My top priority as Secretary is to make all members feel welcome in the organization. I will listen to and take seriously the concerns of every member of CCDC. The Secretary has no formal role in interpreting the rules and Bylaws, but in my experience, many in an organization look to the Secretary to interpret the rules, provide unbiased advice and offer steady, even stewardship of the organization. I aim to do just that. My goal is for every member of CCDC to feel comfortable soliciting my advice on any rule or process and to feel confident that they are getting thoughtful, dispassionate, and principled analysis of any given situation.

People get involved when the process is clear, inclusive, and they feel genuinely needed. I will help new members quickly understand how the organization works and give them real ways to contribute early so they can feel empowered and like they belong at CCDC. At the same time, I will prioritize longtime members by recognizing and relying on their institutional knowledge. I acknowledge that I am relatively new to Chesterfield County (and thereby CCDC). I will humbly and actively seek out the counsel of those who have built this organization, listened to this community for years, and understand what has worked and what hasn’t. In other words, my goal is to welcome new energy while ensuring longtime members feel respected, heard, and central to the work we do.

I place this question in the context of why CCDC exists. To me, CCDC exists to get Democrats elected up and down the ballot across Chesterfield County. Making CCDC more diverse helps us do that because we bring in coalitions we need to build a durable majority. A diverse CCDC across race, ethnicity, gender, age, geography, and socioeconomic background makes us stronger. It expands our reach, deepens our credibility, improves our message, and connects us to the communities we need to turn out and persuade in order to win. As Secretary, my role is to help make that growth possible by making the organization more accessible and welcoming, especially to members who are not already familiar with party processes. That means clear communication, timely notices, accurate minutes, and transparent records so no one feels like the organization runs on insider knowledge. It also means consistently applying the rules so every member feels heard, respected, and treated fairly.

I've been a Member of the Democratic National Committee elected by state convention in Richmond in 2024. On the DNC, I serve as the Secretary of the Southern Region Caucus, the Co-Chair of the Technology Task Force, and a member of the Budget, Oversight & Review Committee. I've previously served as the Secretary of the Richmond City Democratic Committee (2024-2025 term) and the Secretary of the Fourth Congressional District Democratic Committee (2023-2025).

I am a lawyer in private practice, and I spend every day working with rules, records, deadlines, and careful written communication. Those skills translate directly to producing accurate minutes, maintaining clear bylaws, and ensuring timely official notices and reliable records. I’m an Eagle Scout, and I take seriously the values that come with that: preparedness, service, discipline, and steady leadership. The Secretary’s job often requires doing the quiet, unglamorous work that keeps an organization functioning smoothly, and I’m comfortable taking responsibility for that work and doing it well. Finally, before being elected to the DNC, I worked as a software engineer at the DNC focused on voter protection. That experience sharpened my attention to detail, my commitment to systems that work reliably under pressure, and my understanding that process and accountability are how we protect people’s rights and win elections.

I have been involved with the committee and Democratic Party for years. I was elected to multiple terms as CCDC’s Treasurer. I am a transparent bookkeeper, great financial manager/strategist, and always prioritize using a financial lens when assessing the performance of any organization. Having systems in place that make sure every dollar is properly accounted for and spent with the least amount of waste is imperative.

Historically in Virginia, Democrats have had significantly lower turnout outside of Gubernatorial and Presidential election years. That makes 2026-2027 more challenging than the previous two years. The number one priority is getting long term volunteers to stay on board. The more people we have, the easier it will be to get person hours, financial contributions, and enthusiasm. I talk about strategies in regards to getting additional people in the next few questions. The number two priority is allocating the resources we have in the most efficient way possible to win elections. To keep engaged volunteers on the committee, people need to feel that CCDC is being transparent. Part of this must be making financial decisions transparently and be willing to explain decisions we make in detail. This is especially important when a CCDC member is upset because they feel that a candidate they like got less of a benefit from a financial decision than another candidate.

In the previous question, I talked about the trend regarding lower volunteer motivation during democratic presidencies in Virginia. There are many great volunteers who want to contribute to CCDC's strong vision for the future. Finding creative ways to stay engaged with those people will motivate them to give their time to CCDC's vision. In recent years, some engaged volunteers took a step back from the committee due to disagreements with others. I believe now is a perfect time to remind people that we have so much in common and support the same vision. With a few discussions and small compromises, I believe we can bring people to the table while continuing to acknowledge that members won't agree on everything

As someone who has multiple cultural identities, I've often found myself in a position where I've had to make bridges between people in my religious community and others who had internal fears of people who look like me. When it comes to bringing people from different backgrounds and beliefs together, it's very important to focus on what people have in common. One example: In the 1990s, the Republican Party got many immigrant Muslim communities to vote Republican by talking about what was called "family values." After 2002, most immigrant Muslim communities started voting Democratic because the Democratic Party started appealing to the core values of immigrant communities after certain notable Republican officials demonized Immigrant Muslim communities. Going to the core of what people believe is more important than getting sidetracked by details. I believe that I am a good in working with others in places where agreement can be found. For example, when I fought the proposed corrupt Chester Mega Site in 2018, many people | worked with focused on making arguments that appealed to conservative citizens who saw the world through a specific lens. I used a different approach by focusing on the financial impacts and the certain failure of the project from an economic development standpoint. We won that case by using different approaches. We must show people of all backgrounds how the core of what they want for the future will be achieved when they work with us. It must be made clear that our vision isn't only a vision for people who care about social, kitchen table, or economic issues: it is a vision for those who care about a better future.

I currently serve as Secretary of the 4th Congressional District Committee in Congresswoman McClellan’s House District. I've worked on local and state government issues since 2013. I got elected to multiple terms as Treasurer of CCDC.

My endurance and stamina on long walks go much further than the average person! Most of you already know me, feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or at 804. - 920. - 5014.

I am running for Treasurer of the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee because I want to apply my professional background in revenue cycle processes and financial reporting to help strengthen the financial foundation of our local Democratic efforts. I understand the importance of accuracy, transparency, and compliance when it comes to managing funds—and I’m passionate about using those skills to support Democratic values and candidates here in our community. With hands-on experience in financial systems, budgeting, and process improvement, I am well-prepared to maintain clear financial records, ensure timely reporting, and support the committee’s strategic goals with solid fiscal management. I believe that strong financial oversight is essential to sustaining long-term growth and trust within the organization. If elected, I will work to make our financial practices more efficient, transparent, and aligned with the needs of our members and mission.

As Treasurer of the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee, my top priorities would be: Financial Transparency and Trust I believe members should always know where our money comes from and how it's being used. I would implement consistent, easy-to-understand financial reports presented at each meeting, along with periodic summaries shared with members. These reports would highlight revenue, expenses, and available funds in a clear format. Efficient and Compliant Financial Processes Leveraging my experience in revenue cycle processes and financial reporting, I would review and streamline our current financial procedures—ensuring all transactions and filings are compliant with local and state regulations. I’d also establish clear documentation and audit trails to protect the committee and its leadership. Sustainable Fundraising Strategy A financially strong committee is a more effective one. I would work with the executive team to develop a fundraising plan that includes grassroots donations, recurring monthly supporters, and potential partnerships with allied organizations. Every fundraising campaign would include defined goals, budgets, and follow-up reporting. Capacity Building Through Budgeting I would help create and manage a budget that aligns with our strategic goals—whether that’s candidate support, voter outreach, or event planning. By aligning spending with our priorities, we ensure that our values are reflected in how we allocate resources. Member Engagement in Financial Planning I want to demystify the financial side of committee work. I would be open to questions, provide accessible summaries, and even host brief financial Q&A sessions when needed—so members feel more connected and confident in our committee’s operations.

As Treasurer, I will use my background in revenue cycle processes and financial reporting to promote transparency, accuracy, and accountability in our committee’s finances. To engage new members, I will provide regular updates that clearly explain our financial position and how their involvement supports our broader goals. I’ll also create opportunities for them to offer input on budgeting priorities and fundraising strategies. For longtime members, I’ll continue to value their experience by maintaining open lines of communication and incorporating their feedback into financial planning. My goal is to build trust and strengthen participation through clear reporting, fiscal responsibility, and shared commitment to our Democratic values.

I believe making CCDC a more diverse organization starts with intentional outreach and consistent relationship-building. I would support efforts to connect with communities that have been historically underrepresented by attending local events, collaborating with grassroots organizations, and ensuring our messaging reflects the full diversity of Chesterfield County. As Treasurer, I would help ensure that our resources are allocated in a way that supports inclusive engagement—such as promoting events in multiple communities, ensuring financial transparency, and removing unnecessary barriers to involvement. Diversity is essential to our strength as Democrats, and I’m committed to helping CCDC reflect the community we serve.

I have been actively involved with the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee (CCDC) for several years, serving in a variety of volunteer and leadership roles. Most recently, I served as Treasurer for the committee last year. In addition to this role, I have participated in campaign activities including canvassing, phone banking, and serving as a precinct captain. Through this work, I have gained a strong understanding of grassroots organizing, voter engagement, and the critical role local leadership plays in building Democratic support throughout Chesterfield County. These experiences have deepened my commitment to the values and mission of the Democratic Party and to strengthening our local organization.

I bring a strong combination of financial expertise, leadership experience, and public service that directly supports the responsibilities of the Treasurer role. My professional background spans hospitality, banking, and healthcare finance, where I have worked extensively within revenue cycle systems. I hold a bachelor’s degree in information technology and currently serve as a Deputy Director in the Finance Division of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional projects, managed teams, and developed systems that prioritize accuracy, transparency, and accountability. In addition to my professional experience, I serve as an Officer of Elections and have held leadership roles as Precinct Chief for Midlothian Precinct 518 and currently for Clover Hill Precinct 404. These roles have strengthened my leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as my ability to manage complex responsibilities with integrity. I would bring these skills and experiences to the CCDC Treasurer role to ensure sound financial stewardship and effective support of the committee’s mission.

I believe in democracy, and the only way to keep our democracy is to get Democrats elected at all levels of government, especially local governments. The role of our local committees is critical to ensuring we support our local candidates, especially during elections. I am running for the 1st Vice Chair position, because I believe that I can improve the experience for all of our volunteers, whether they are new or experienced members. Our organization depends on our volunteers to accomplish our goals, and I believe that by improving their experience, we will recruit and retain more volunteers.

In order for CCDC to ensure we elect Democratic candidates, we need to expand our volunteer network and establish a deeper connection in each of our magisterial districts. The key to improving our volunteer network is to improve the processes we have in place to support volunteers. As 1st Vice Chair, my primary focus would be to: 1) Make it easier to sign up for volunteer shifts - Using my background in technology, I will get data-driven feedback from volunteers about their concerns and simplify the sign up process. I will also ensure that volunteer roles are consistent across magisterial districts, and that there is an easy to find, clearly laid out, volunteer handbook accessible to all volunteers. 2) Increase magisterial chairs and precinct captain coverage in critical districts by recruiting additional magisterial chairs in each district. We will prioritize precincts for coverage and start early to get precinct captains identified for the priority precincts and any others we can support. I will also partner with the Communications & Tech Vice Chair to establish volunteer recruiting campaigns, specific to the needs of each magisterial district or event. 3) Improve training and instructions for volunteers. I will partner with the Membership Vice Chair to establish an orientation for new members, which introduces them to CCDC and provides an initial training for the types of volunteer support we need. Welcoming new members, introducing them to experienced members, and getting them quickly signed up for a volunteer shift will improve volunteer engagement and retention. In addition to new member training, I will establish an ongoing training program for all volunteers to ensure continued awareness of opportunities and consistent understanding of election guidelines and best practices.

Our longtime volunteers, the backbone of our organization, are the people who helped me find my footing as a member of CCDC. They have taught me how to perform the volunteer jobs that are so critical to our work and they deepened my understanding of the elections process and the critical role that our volunteers play. However, we must sustain as an organization and effectively support our local candidates by recruiting and retaining new volunteers. As First Vice Chair I will continue to partner with our experienced members to document best practices and areas of improvement. I will also engage with our new volunteers, welcoming them into the organization and providing an overview of how to get involved. My goal will be to have representation on the Elections and Operations committee from a diverse set of volunteers - experienced, returning and new, so that we can get feedback and implement improvements throughout the year.

I would make CCDC more diverse by welcoming everyone and ensuring that there is an opportunity for everyone to get involved. There are always opportunities to help – whether it’s organizing materials before/after an election, writing letters to our elected officials, making phone calls, or being a greeter at the polls, etc. By making those opportunities more accessible, I believe we will bring in new volunteers who may be unsure about the commitment or level of involvement required to make an impact.

I am currently a Magisterial Chair in Clover Hill, and have been a member since January 2025. During this time I have supported our candidates by volunteering during early voting and on election day in several elections.

Over the past 20 years, I have held positions on the executive committee for large and small volunteer-led organizations (Junior League of Memphis and Comfort Zone Camp) which gives me a deep understanding of the challenges facing our volunteers and what it takes to recruit, support, and retain volunteers. In addition to volunteer leadership, I also bring over two decades of corporate and nonprofit experience in technology, process improvement and operations, including 11 years in fundraising and technology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; supporting marketing operations to recruit and retain new donors and volunteers. This background has given me a strong foundation of skills which are critical to organizing volunteers and advancing Democratic priorities. Most recently, I have partnered with the current executive committee to help coordinate the volunteer registration work for the January 2026 Special Election. This has provided me the opportunity to better understand the amount of work that is required behind the scenes to ensure our candidates have the support they need to win the election. This experience has reinforced how important strong planning, communication, and follow-through are to CCDC’s ability to deliver results for the Democratic Party.

Im ready to build a stronger, more effective Democratic organization in Chesterfield County. With important elections ahead, we need focused leadership to mobilize voters, support our candidates, and win. I have the commitment, the time, and familiarity with CCDC to help our party succeed.

My priorities are grassroots organization, voter turnout, and candidate support. I'll implement these by recruiting precinct captains across all county precincts, launching systematic voter contact programs, providing candidates with volunteers and resources, and creating regular training opportunities. The goal is a year-round operation that wins elections, not just a committee that meets monthly.

I'll pair new members with experienced mentors for hands-on learning while giving longtime members leadership roles that utilize their expertise. By creating committees and projects that need both fresh energy and institutional knowledge, everyone stays engaged. The goal is building relationships across generations of activists—hosting regular socials, ensuring all voices are heard in meetings, and making sure every member has meaningful work that matches their interests and availability

I'll ensure diverse representation in leadership roles and that our agenda reflects the concerns of all our communities. Diversity isn't a checkbox—it's about creating an organization where everyone sees themselves represented and feels their voice matters in shaping our direction.

I have been a member of CCDC for 8 years. I have participated in phone banking, canvassing, greeting of voters, and being a precinct captain.

Humbly stated, I am a very smart person with keen analytical thinking and great attention to details. I am a strong extrovert which enables me to easily connect with others. As a retired person, I can dedicate working for CCDC every day and quickly learn the ropes. I think outside the box, which can help inject new ideas for working with volunteers, voters, and candidates.

I want to help make CCDC more progressive, diverse and generationally inclusive. I also want to get more new voters involved in the democratic process.

I have felt for years that CCDC doesn’t reach out or sustain relationships with different geographical locations or marginalized groups in Chesterfield County. If Democrats claim to be the “big tent” party then we need to act like it. I believe people have woken up to the fact that campaign promises seem to be nothing but words. We need to lead by example, and I believe it starts with a commitment to DEI that people can see, not just talk about with the understanding that all skinfolk ain’t kinfolk.

I would hope that longtime members are committed to helping to grow the party and grooming the leaders that will come after us. Younger members should be mentored and encouraged to participate in all areas of party leadership. I also firmly believe that the Democratic Party needs to protect the interests of working people, not just their donors. Too many people are struggling and polls about the Democratic Party show that we are viewed as increasingly out of touch, particularly with Gen Z and Gen Alpha with approval ratings below those of the current occupant of the White House. I think that serving the interests of more of the people more of the time is a winning formula that ALL Democrats can get behind.

We need to partner with other groups, go to local meetings and show up out of our comfort zones. Staying north of the river just proves to marginalized communities that all they are is a vote and Democratic Party leadership doesn’t care. Putting the onus of bringing in members from diverse communities ONLY on members of those communities can’t be the only way we build coalitions. Meeting people where they are, putting in the work when there isn’t an election around the corner and showing up are the best ways to build trust.

I have been a member of CCDC since 2017, became 1st Vice Chair of CCDC six months ago and prior to that was a member of the Prince George’s County Democratic Committee. In addition to this I have been a long time community organizer and activist with Women’s March, Planned Parenthood Action, VAratifyERA and 50501 among others.

My talents lie in working with people, making connections with other groups and speaking uncomfortable truths to power, even within groups I am a part of. I have more than once pointed out points of view that don’t occur to people with privilege. I have helped organize and emcee protests and have participated with elections both as an unpaid volunteer and as an officer of election. One thing I am particularly proud of this past election cycle was helping to drastically decrease the amount of rejected provisional ballots at Virginia State University. If given the opportunity I believe I can work to streamline election work and create new processes that would then be codified and handed down. My job as a nurse helps with problem diagnosis, efficiency and using what I have to get things done.

I want to promote Democratic values and help elect Democratic candidates to positions where they can effect real change. I wish to do my small part to improve our current political environment and to ensure the prosperity of future generations by working with others to elect those that will fight for our democratic ideals.

Help increase active membership by designing committee meetings and sub-committees that encourage involvement and participation with the goal of providing more ‘boots on the ground’ to elect Democratic candidates. Provide as many opportunities as possible for members to participate in ways that are accessible and meaningful.

Sub-committees, whenever possible, should include experienced longtime members working alongside new members. This ensures continuity of knowledge with the addition of new ideas.

Make diversity a primary focus by reaching out to and partnering with diverse people and community organizations. Participate in/sponsor local events where a CCDC presence would encourage membership from diverse communities. Ensure that our bylaws, how and where we conduct meetings, and our actions and activities continuously promote diversity and inclusion.

I am currently on the Steering Committee for LWCC (Bermuda District), have been involved for more than 3 years with the League of Women Voters (non-partisan), and have been a member of CCDC since 2023. My first experience with CCDC was with Jessica Schneider’s Board of Supervisors’ campaign. I believe I learned a great deal about how to help a candidate run for office, though I look forward to learning more. I participated in canvassing, sign placement, fundraising events, meet & greets and other organizational events. I also assisted Lindsey Dougherty with some of her campaign activities when running for the Board of Supervisors and have worked the polls at the Democratic tables in most of the elections since.

I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management and extensive management experience. I was a Director, then Senior Vice President, managing the Investor Relations and Closing Departments for a real estate securities investment firm for fourteen years managing as many as fifteen closers and investor relations associates. Previous to that position, I was Director of another Investor Relations Department involved in real estate financial securities. In both roles I was responsible for all communications and any meetings or events with investors. and their financial representatives.

2nd Vice Chair of Programs & Fundraising

My priorities for CCDC center on community accountability, youth development, equity, and workforce opportunity. As an educator and psychologist, I believe effective leadership begins with listening and collaboration. I would engage community stakeholders through regular outreach, partnerships, and transparent decision-making. I would prioritize youth education, mentoring, and mental health supports by strengthening partnerships with schools, higher education, and service providers. Expanding workforce development and career pathways would also be key, ensuring residents have access to training and sustainable employment. Equity and access would guide all decisions by identifying service gaps and supporting inclusive, culturally responsive programs. Finally, I would strengthen local and regional partnerships to maximize resources, coordination, and long-term impact for Chesterfield County.

I would enlist the support of new members by actively welcoming their ideas, skills, and perspectives, and by providing clear orientation, mentoring, and opportunities for meaningful involvement early on. New members should feel valued and empowered to contribute. At the same time, I would ensure continued participation from longtime members by honoring their institutional knowledge, maintaining consistent communication, and engaging them in leadership, advisory, and mentoring roles. By fostering a collaborative culture that values both fresh perspectives and proven experience, the board can remain unified, effective, and forward-focused.

I would work to make CCDC more diverse by being intentional about inclusive recruitment, outreach, and engagement. This includes building relationships with underrepresented communities, faith-based organizations, schools, and professional networks to expand awareness of leadership and participation opportunities within CCDC. In addition, I would support culturally responsive practices and policies that promote equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels of the organization. By valuing diverse perspectives, ensuring representation in leadership and decision-making, and creating an environment where all voices are heard, CCDC can better reflect and serve the community it represents.

I have been actively engaged in Democratic and community-focused work through advocacy, education, and public service. While my direct involvement with CCDC has included community engagement and support of Democratic initiatives, my broader experience includes running for School Board and working closely with Democratic leaders, educators, and community organizations across Chesterfield County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. My involvement in education, counseling, and psychology for over 30 years has consistently aligned with Democratic values of equity, access, and opportunity. I remain committed to supporting Democratic committees through leadership, collaboration, and community advocacy.

I am a 30+ year resident of Chesterfield County, a faculty member at Virginia State University, and a longtime community leader and advocate in Chesterfield County and across the Commonwealth. With over three decades of experience in education, counseling, and psychology, I have dedicated my career to service, leadership, and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. I have also demonstrated my commitment to public service by running for School Board.

Would like to use my knowledge and experience as Membership Chair to maintain and recruit membership for CCDC, so we will have a large group of people who will help us elect Democratic candidates.

Outreach to parts of the county underrepresented by CCDC. Work with allied organizations in Chesterfield to encourage new applications. Maintain member engagement by working with the executive officers to create interesting events. Create and maintain a possible experience for members by creating an orientation program, encouraging member participation in events, conducting welcoming meetings, and improving on CCDC's ways of communicating.

Create a sub-committee of members who want to encourage a positive experience for members Work with the executive officers to use our communications resources to reach out to the entire county and encourage members to participate in CCDC events. Work with the 2nd Vice Chair to create events that allow members to network and participate in activities to promote candidates. Work with the executive committee chairs to encourage current and new members take part in sub-committees, help out at events, and volunteer for canvassing and to be greeters.

Work with the DEI Chair to reach out to communities and groups that are under-represented by CCDC. Conduct outreach to organizations in Chesterfield County with similar goals as CCDC. Work with the Funds and Programs chair to create events in parts of Chesterfield County that are under-represented by CCDC.

Current 3rd Vice Chair of Membership, and Magisterial Chair for Bermuda.

CCDC uses The Evergreen Machine application, and now primarily the Constant Contact application for marketing Much of CCDC’s membership data is stored on these platforms. • Both include all of our volunteer contact information which I frequently update using the Sign Up Sheet data collected at our events. • My updating the data in these platforms allows the committee to communicate with members and volunteers. This has maintained and increased membership, notified contacts about elections, canvassing, volunteering greeter opportunities during elections, and fund-raising events. • On multiple occasions I have used Evergreen and Constant Contact to texts to texts and emails to members. As an administrator of CCDC’s Signup Genius website. • I have updated event information, adjusted volunteer times, and sent volunteers event information. • My understanding of SignUpGenius has allowed me to send information to Magisterial Chairs, to help them recruit volunteer greeters for upcoming elections. CCDC uses Google Workspace which contains CCDC’s memberships lists. • I use this to update the marketing platforms so CCDC can contact members. • Set up a share on Google Sheets that allows Magisterial Chairs to recruit volunteer greeters. • Membership applications are received using Google Forms and Gmail. I used this to quickly see if members are having trouble applying for membership, help them if they have problems making a donation, and quickly update the membership lists. • Created a welcome email using Google Forms and Gmail to let new members know their application has been received and information about the next meeting. ActBlue is the primary way CCDC raises funds. • As one of the administrators I use this account to keep track of donations towards membership, and assist the treasurer keep track when donations are made for events. • Over the last 7 months, my understanding of how ActBlue works has allowed CCDC raise over $11000 in donations. • Over the last couple, despite marketing platform changes, changing application methods and over 180 people joining within 3 months, I have quickly helped new members with applications and insured they made a donation before the meetings. Frequently use NGP Van Votebuilder to verify if membership applicants are registered to vote in Chesterfield County. This is a requirement to be a voting member of the committee. Member information in Van is used to update the membership lists on Google Workspace. Help administer the CCDC 2024-2025 Facebook page. Assist the 2nd Vice Chair of Programs and Fundraising with many events, including parades, Champions, and Soiree. This helps to maintain membership and raise funds. Participated in multiple protests and CCDC events to promote CCDC, and to recruit members and volunteers. • At many of those events I helped multiple candidates get on the ballots by getting signatures on their voter petitions. Have canvassed for multiple candidates in the Bermuda District and Colonial Heights, including Mike Jones in the latest Special Election. I worked with the many organizers of Abigail Spanberger’s Combined Campaign, by promoting and attending multiple events. With them I knocked on many doors for Lindsey Dougherty and Jonas Eppert. During the latest firehouse primary, I was Sergeant at Arms and assisted with Curb Side voting. Finally, I am the Magisterial Chair for the Bermuda Magisterial District. I recruit volunteers greeters and setup 13 polling stations during elections.

I want to support the overall mission of the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee (CCDC) of electing democrats at every level of government. I’m interested in serving in this role because our membership is our volunteer base. I want to make sure that recruitment is informed by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, across demographics and Democratic ideologies. I also want to make sure that members feel welcomed and engaged, and that everyone understands how they fit into the process, with opportunities to be as involved as they want to be.

The first job of the Membership chair is ensuring that everyone who applies has completed their application and receives communication about any additional necessary information (regarding payment or verification of voter registration in the County). Once processed and verified, members need to be added to the rosters, receive communication about the process for being voted in, and information about CCDC meetings. It's important that members feel welcomed at meetings, and I will be working to ensure that members feel welcomed and have opportunities to network and connect with others, and the opportunity to participate at their desired level of engagement (e.g. through committee work).

Community building and networking with fellow CCDC members is important. I will create structured opportunities for members to get to know each other, and the CCDC officers. Additionally, I will continue to reinforce opportunities to engage in committee work and volunteer at events. Relationships are key to retention. If members move to inactive status after missing three meetings, I will have a process for reaching out to check in and see how things are going, and how I can support their return to active status.

I think it’s very important for the Membership Committee Vice-Chair to work closely with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vice-Chair, and I would seek opportunities for us to partner on community relationship building and recruitment opportunities. One idea would be to garner community-member perceptions of the CCDC through informal community conversations (or more structured focus groups). Building relationships with diverse communities is key to increasing CCDC membership participation from these groups. It is also important to understand what the priorities are of the groups that we are reaching into and find ways to help support those goals when speaking with candidates and elected officials. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are values that have been with me throughout my life and career. I have helped institutionalize DEI practices at multiple agencies and have been supported the development and implementation of equity initiatives. It would absolutely be a priority of mine to ensure that membership was representative of the persons and communities we serve.

I served as Membership Chair for part of 2025 after the position was vacated. I was onboarded and successfully performed in that role until resigning. Until June of 2024, I worked in the public sector for preceding 15 years, in positions which were heavily involved in policy and working with elected officials and other members of the executive branch of governments. While my personal time was my own, it was made clear that it was highly discouraged to become involved in local politics. In 2008, I supported Barak Obama’s candidacy by registering voters through the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to the role of Membership Vice Chair with CCDC, I have greeted voters at precincts and participated in the Lobby Day on January 2, 2025. I have long supported democrats through donations, other forms of advocacy, and by voting for democrats in elections.

I have several years of experience working in leadership positions, most recently as a member of the leadership team and the public information officer at the Crater Health District and before that I was the Division Director for Prevention and Wellness at Metro Public Health Department in Nashville, TN. At Crater, I provided leadership and management of the Population Health division, brought in more than a million dollars in grant funding, increased program staff size from 5 to 12, oversaw community health assessment and improvement planning, led the formation of a regional health advisory council, managed several programs focused on chronic disease and mental health, and led district communications and marketing. Throughout the majority of my career, I have worked with C-Suite professionals, elected officials, and high-level bureaucrats, often responsible for convening these groups, leading strategic planning efforts for these groups, providing facilitation of the meetings, etc. I am a trained and experienced, highly effective facilitator who has led the process of forming coalitions, creating programs, and developing comprehensive strategic plans. I am both collaborative and decisive, a good listener able to make connections between seemingly disparate ideas, and adept at achieving consensus among groups. Additionally, I have experience developing and implementing assessments (e.g. surveys, focus groups, etc.) and evaluating processes and outcomes of programs, initiatives, and groups.

I am running for 4th Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion because I believe everyone deserves to be heard, and valued within our organization. Diversity is not just about representation, but about creating an environment where different perspectives are respected and actively included

My priorities for CCDC are to strengthen inclusive engagement, ensure equitable access to opportunities, and foster a culture of open communication and respect.

I would enlist the help of new members by intentionally welcoming them, clearly communicating expectations, and providing opportunities for meaningful involvement early on. By offering guidance, mentorship, and chances to contribute their ideas, new members can feel confident and valued from the beginning

I would work to make CCDC a more diverse organization by being intentional about outreach, engagement, and retention.

I worked as an election officer during the election periods.

My role as a Prom Manager would be a good fit for the position. I have experienced in coordinating timelines, managing multiple tasks, and ensuring that policies and procedures are followed consistently.

I’m running for 4th Vice Chair (DEI) because Chesterfield is changing fast—and we need a combat veteran and military‑credentialed diversity leader to turn that change into wins. I will treat DEI as logistics: disciplined movement of training, information, access, and funding to every precinct so our active electorate finally matches our county. Chesterfield’s reality is clear: our community is diverse and growing—about 55.9% White (non‑Hispanic), 25.8% Black, 12.6% Hispanic, and 4.1% Asian—yet midterms risk skewing older and whiter unless we close turnout gaps and engage persuadable white moderates and independents in the suburban corridors that decide countywide outcomes. In Virginia, voters don’t register by party, but recent cycles show a near 49–48 split between Democrats/leaners and Republicans/leaners with 35% independents; in counties like ours, white college‑educated voters are increasingly persuadable toward Democrats. Locally, we’ve already shown the path—Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger carried Chesterfield with 58.9%, proving that base mobilization + suburban persuasion is the formula. I carry this mission personally. As former CCDC Chair, I resigned in 2024 when the culture turned toxic—obstruction over solutions, personality over policy, and a lack of respect for diverse leadership. After my resignation, some previous leaders weaponized my departure in a report circulated to party leaders—a document where I was easily identifiable and miscast to show what’s “wrong” with the Committee. The ripple effects were real: some candidates avoided Chesterfield last cycle, and my name became a proxy to topple the leadership that remained. That environment cannot be rewarded or duplicated. I’m returning to reset the standard and protect our people. Under my leadership, no member who raises a concern will be exposed. I will implement: Confidential reporting & de‑identification: climate assessments and grievance submissions will be anonymized, with strict data minimization and access controls. Anti‑retaliation & ombuds: a neutral DEI ombuds process, rapid resolution protocols, and anti‑retaliation enforcement included in the Code of Conduct. Aggregate transparency: quarterly Climate/Diversity Dashboards will report trends—not names, preventing “weaponized” narratives. Bylaw & culture reform: embed DEI into bylaws, meeting norms, and leadership selection so we never repeat personality‑driven power plays. My toolkit is built for this: Service‑disabled U.S. Army veteran and certified Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL)—trained to diagnose climate, resolve conflict, and build cohesive teams under pressure. Fundraising & compliance (raised ~$922k as a 2023 HOD nominee) to fund outreach, scholarships, and trusted‑messenger pipelines (NAACP, Divine Nine, veterans, Latino business groups, VSU students). Data‑driven training (Executive Ph.D.; VSU professor) to make decisions based on evidence, not guesswork, and to certify members through a Civic Leadership Academy. I’m running to ensure our operations match our values—mobilizing base precincts, persuading white moderates/independents, and delivering the wins we need in the 2026 midterms while building the coalition to pass the four constitutional amendments expected from the General Assembly. With discipline, data, and dignity, we won’t repeat the past—we’ll set the standard and protect our people.

Priority 1: Institutionalize Equity (Keystones & Accountability) Action: Conduct an annual Climate Assessment (confidential audit of belonging, respect, and access) and use findings to update bylaws, meeting structures, and vendor selection to embed equity in governance. Why it works: Draws on my Army Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL) certification—treating equity as a readiness requirement, not a preference. Priority 2: Data‑Driven Community Engagement (Representation Logistics) Action: Map membership against census/precinct demographics to identify “representation deserts,” then run targeted recruitment drives (not blanket outreach) and precinct‑specific GOTV for midterm turnout. Why it works: Precisely closes turnout gaps among Black, Hispanic, and younger voters—critical to winning federal races and passing constitutional amendments. Priority 3: Civic Leadership Academy (Train → Certify → Lead) Action: Launch a training pipeline (parliamentary procedure, finance/compliance, canvassing, digital operations) with a CCDC certification for members who complete the curriculum. Why it works: Builds competent leaders, reduces burnout, and standardizes excellence. Priority 4: Coalition & Funding Engine (Ambassadors + Grants) Action: Formalize partnerships with NAACP, Divine Nine, veterans, Latino business groups, HBCU pipelines, and secure grants/donations dedicated to DEI programming and membership scholarships. Why it works: Makes DEI a growth engine with sustainable funding and trusted messengers. 90‑Day Implementation: Climate Assessment kickoff, bylaws review task force, Academy syllabus finalized, and Ambassador recruitment launched. 6‑Month Milestones: Publish the first Diversity Dashboard, certify the first Academy cohort, and close the top three precinct representation deserts.

Model: Mentorship & Mission—pair energy with experience. For New Members (Immediate Activation): Create Action Task Forces (Digital Outreach, Event Logistics, Language Access, Campus‑to‑Polls, Veterans) so new members contribute on day one using their strengths. Stand up digital onboarding with clear role menus, 30‑day micro‑goals, and rapid feedback cycles. For Longtime Members (Honor & Leverage Experience): Establish a Senior Advisory Council for members with 10+ years of service to review initiatives and advise precinct strategy. Pair veteran volunteers as Academy mentors to train new members in precinct operations, canvassing scripts, and meeting efficacy. Bridging Both (Culture & Rhythm): Hybrid meetings, rotating locations/times, and agenda discipline to respect time and access. Cross‑generational canvass teams and “Living History” sessions to share institutional memory and build identity. Recognition program (service awards, public acknowledgments) to celebrate tenure and outcomes. Outcome: New members feel useful and valued; longtime members feel respected and essential. That cohesion is how we win midterms and mobilize diverse voters at scale.

Diversity = Accessibility + Atmosphere + Advocacy + Accountability. Accessibility (Remove Structural Barriers): Rotate meeting locations and times across magisterial districts; implement high‑quality hybrid participation. Offer childcare stipends, transportation links, and membership scholarships funded through dedicated DEI fundraising. Atmosphere (Safe Harbor & Conflict Management): Mandate annual Cultural Competency & Implicit Bias training for leaders, modeled on my Army EOL conflict‑resolution certification. Strengthen Code of Conduct and establish a clear, confidential grievance pathway. Advocacy (Trusted Messengers & Pipeline): Recruit Community Ambassadors (Divine Nine, Latino/Asian organizations, veterans, faith‑based groups, HBCU students) to host in‑community events and bilingual outreach. Align messaging with local needs (language access, small business support, environmental justice, veterans services). Accountability (Measure What Matters): Publish a quarterly Diversity Dashboard tracking membership composition, precinct representation, training completions, and engagement outcomes. Tie recruitment and retention goals to midterm turnout targets and the coalition needed to pass constitutional amendments.

Former Chair, Chesterfield County Democratic Committee (resigned Aug 2024): Led transition efforts; gained intimate knowledge of structural strengths and cultural challenges. Bermuda Magisterial Chair, Chesterfield County Democratic Committee (2021–2023): Directed precinct operations and election-day setups for the Bermuda District; coordinated volunteer deployment and logistics; represented Bermuda on the Executive Committee, ensuring district priorities were integrated into countywide strategy. Chair, Chesterfield County School Board Audit & Finance Committee (2021–2025): Oversaw financial compliance and audit processes for the school board; implemented accountability measures and transparency protocols to safeguard public resources. Democratic Nominee, Virginia House of Delegates (2023): Built a countywide operation reaching 40,000+ households; raised ~$922,000; executed digital and field strategies across diverse precincts. Civic Engagement Director, Virginia NAACP (2024): Led statewide voter mobilization; expanded the electorate among historically marginalized communities. Political Action Chair, Chesterfield County NAACP (Current): Organized advocacy on environmental justice and immigrant protection; mobilized community response to local civil rights issues. Chief of Staff / Senior Legislative Assistant, VA House of Delegates (2017–2018): Supported coalition management and legislative strategy (including Medicaid Expansion). COO, Reflex Strategy Group (2023–Present): Oversaw compliance and fundraising strategy; managed 40+ political clients and multimillion‑dollar development pipelines. Additional civic/fraternal leadership: Chief of Staff to the International President, Phi Beta Sigma (led large volunteer infrastructure); active in veteran and civic networks enhancing turnout and community trust. I have been a member of CCDC since 2017.

Operational Logistics & Accountability (U.S. Army, 20+ years): Managed property books over $17M and operations across multiple theaters; executed zero‑loss transfers; led teams under pressure. Certified Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL): Trained to identify discrimination, mediate conflict, and manage organizational climate—directly transferable to DEI. Professional Fundraising & Compliance: As COO of Reflex Strategy Group, oversaw clients raising $13.4M+; personally raised ~$922k as a candidate; build DEI‑specific funding streams (grants/donations) and membership scholarships. Academic Rigor & Data‑Driven Strategy: Executive Ph.D. candidate and VSU Term Assistant Professor specializing in policy analysis; co‑authored racial equity research; design evidence‑based training and precinct targeting. Governance & Regulatory Expertise: Former Contracting Officer (Level II) and Chesterfield County Public School Board Audit & Finance Committee Chair; adept with bylaws, compliance, and procurement fairness. Universal Service & Community Trust: Recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (President Barack Obama) for 4,000+ hours of volunteer service—demonstrating a lifelong commitment to serve all communities. Result: A “Total Package” leader who can professionalize inclusion, close turnout gaps, and build the coalition we need to win the 2026 midterms and pass the constitutional amendments—with discipline, data, and dignity.

I want to be more engaged with the local community and bring my experiences as a disabled and queer person to the committee.

Assist with keeping current members in the method stated below.

Find members willing to join and maintain an "engagement sub-committee" (either pre-existing or newly established). Said sub-committee would collaborate with the membership chair to reach out to new members, help identify their interests, and guide them to areas they can assist with. To retain active members, there should be a strong, and undebatable, internal message. In district that is historically republican, infighting may destroy the chances of democratic victory.

Increase outreach toward communities and/or demographics in Chesterfield that are under represented in the committee.

In October of 2025 I joined the Chesterfield Young Democrats to assist with the email and was elected as secretary this December.

I work in eldercare and enjoy speaking with those of previous generations about their past and experiences. Because of that, I would be able to incorporate those insights into actions taken by the committee.

For over 30 years, I’ve called Central Virginia my home. For over 20 years, I’ve been a resident of Chesterfield County where I’ve raised a family, built my community, bought homes, and grew my career. With the Trump/Republican Party’s attack campaign against DEI, immigrant communities, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, affordable healthcare, and many more, my daughter has far less freedoms and rights than I did at her age. My wish to serve CCDC in the position of DEI Chair is to defend our community against these attacks and support the Democratic Party’s efforts to restore rights and freedoms that have been diminished in hopes that my daughter and her generation will be able to live without fear and shame. As a woman of color who has experienced racism and discrimination and whose career is focused on creating equitable and inclusive workplaces, I wish to lend my expertise, experiences to CCDC in pursuit of a more just, inclusive, and equitable community and Democratic Party.

Although CCDC continues to grow its membership, truly diverse representation has not been achieved. If elected for this role, I would prioritize implementing core tenets of DEI within the executive committee, internal processes, operations, and within bylaws of CCDC. Reaching diverse communities and areas in Chesterfield will come naturally as a byproduct of improved inclusion, leadership, and equitable practices within the executive committee and any community ambassadors of CCDC.

New members bring new ideas, diverse skills, and fresh perspectives. I would leverage the talents and skills of new members and champion innovative ideas of inclusive and equitable practices during meetings, fundraising, communications, events, decision-making, and other operational activities. Our longtime members also have important knowledge and experience that contribute to different ways of doing things and provide valuable historical context and background. Certain longtime members who are interested would be excellent political mentors for younger generations of members who join CCDC.

As a woman of color, mother, wife, and leader with a career spanning over 20 years in military/Dept. of Defense and Fortune 500 companies, I organically bring more diversity to the CCDC organization. My thoughts and ideas as a result of my lived experiences bring a valuable diverse perspective to any organization that practices inclusion and equity. As a career professional and a leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, I bring unique skills, knowledge, and experience related to the DEI body of work, along with implementable best practices and both national and global trends. I bring a wealth of hands-on strategic and tactical DEI experience. I would ensure that the executive committee is knowledgeable and properly trained in the basics of DEI in order to practice equitable and inclusive leadership behaviors and to be more welcoming to more diverse and younger generations of voters. I also bring my experience in developing and managing metrics to measure and track progress and success of DEI programs. As a member of many Latino Democratic groups in Virginia, I look forward to engaging more with Latino voters in Chesterfield County, while ensuring that equitable and inclusive practices are in place to create a culture of belonging for Latino/x and other diverse members of CCDC.

I attended my first CCDC general meeting in February 2024. I was Magisterial Chair for the Dale District in 2024 and have worked with other Dale Magisterial Chairs to cover voting precincts, engage with voters at multiple polling locations, and collect names and signatures. In March 2024, I was a guest speaker for the CCDC Women’s History Month Speaking Event, where I spoke on the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Fortune 500 companies. In July 2024, I was elected as CCDC’s Vice Chair of DEI. Between October 2024 and February 2024, I advocated for funds to be allocated and I outsourced DEI Basics/101 Training to a small, woman-owned local business in Chesterfield. 77% of the CCDC executive committee in 2024 was trained. In February, I also organized and facilitated a successful Black History Month event with speakers such as Del. Mike Jones, Dominique Chatters, and LeQuan Hylton. I led an MLK Jr. book reading and discussion exercise for the executive committee (with Harvard-recommended books on anti-racism) and only 27% of the group participated. In March of 2025, I organized CCDC’s Women’s History Month event and facilitated the interviewing of panel speakers Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, Elvira de la Cruz, Natasha Gonzales, Jessica Schneider, and Erin Barr. I ensured that this speaking panel was as racially diverse as possible in order to hear voices of diverse women leading in our community.

In my career spanning over 20 years in military/Dept. of Defense, Fortune 500, small to midsize businesses and non-profits I’ve held multiple leadership positions including my current role as President of an organizational consulting firm that provides DEI, workforce enablement, and operational excellence strategy consulting. I’ve held the position of Vice President of Operations for a consulting firm that provided executive coaching and community engagement services to large Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Wayfair, Warner Music Group, and Sephora. In that role, I oversaw Human Resources & Recruitment, Service Delivery & Operations, and CRM & Sales Technology Management. In my previous role as Director of Technology & Data Risk Management at USAA Federal Savings Bank, I led risk management, operational process improvement, data analytics & data management, and other program-level initiatives. During my tenure at USAA, I led and launched USAA Bank’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mentorship program focused on women and people of color, providing them with mentorship opportunities with executive leaders. In my role as Business Transformation Manager for Performance Food Group, another Fortune 500 company, not only did I direct and implement $10MM+ nationwide technology and business transformation programs within my portfolio, I also served as a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board, focused on attracting more diverse talent to the company. As an Innovation Technology Program Manager at Capital One, I served as a formal mentor for other Women of Color in Technology at the company. Between 2014 and 2019, I served as a Board Member and eventually, the Board Chair for a non-profit organization based in Richmond that provided wrap-around services to survivors of human trafficking, a very diverse client community with unique needs and challenges. I developed the most diverse Board of Directors in the non-profit’s years of operation. I am a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Business Process Manager (BPM). In my current and past roles, I’ve always championed for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at multiple levels.

I believe in democracy, and the only way to keep our democracy is to get Democrats elected at all levels of government, especially local governments. The role of our local committees is critical to ensuring we support our local candidates, especially during elections. I am running for the 5th Vice Chair position, because I believe that I can improve communications and tools for our volunteers. Our organization depends on our volunteers to accomplish our goals, and I believe that by improving their experience, we will recruit and retain more volunteers.

In order for CCDC to ensure we elect Democratic candidates, we need to expand our volunteer network and establish a deeper connection in each of our magisterial districts. The key to improving our volunteer network is to improve the processes we have in place to support volunteers. As 5th Vice Chair, my primary focus would be to: 1) Ensure our website and technology tools, such as Zoom and Sign Up Genius, are set up to meet the needs of our organization from a usage and cost perspective. I will accomplish this by evaluating our current toolset and budget and create a technology improvement proposal to simplify the tech that we use, and ensure that we have the right subscription/access for each tool. 2) Improve communications for upcoming events by creating a regular schedule of email messages and utilizing a combination of text and email to get our messages across. I will also create a series of automated welcome messages for new or interested committee members to help them understand more about CCDC and how they can get involved. 3) Partner with the magisterial chairs and Membership Chair to create a deeper connection with our mission and within each magisterial district. We can do this by creating content that is specific to each district, and enabling the Magisterial Chairs to directly influence the messaging and timing.

Our longtime volunteers are critical to the success of our organization, and I will need their input and guidance to build out an improved communication strategy for the organization. In addition to partnering with existing members, I will also reach out to new members, young dems and other groups to get feedback on our messaging and incorporate that into our strategy. My goal will be to have representation on the Communications committee from a diverse set of members, so that we can get feedback and implement improvements throughout the year.

I would make CCDC more diverse by creating a communication strategy that considers the needs of existing members, new members and groups like the Young Dems, since each group has different communication needs. I believe that by making everyone feel welcome and included in our messaging, it will help set the foundation for more diverse audiences to join our organization.

I am currently a Magisterial Chair in Clover Hill, and have been a member since January 2025. During this time I have supported our candidates by volunteering during early voting and on election day.

Over the past 20 years, I have held positions on the executive committee for large and small volunteer-led organizations (Junior League of Memphis and Comfort Zone Camp) which gives me a deep understanding of the challenges facing our volunteers and what it takes to recruit, support, and retain volunteers. In addition to volunteer leadership, I also bring over two decades of corporate and nonprofit experience in marketing technology, process improvement and operations, including 11 years in fundraising and technology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; supporting marketing operations to recruit and retain new donors and volunteers. This background has given me a strong foundation of skills which are critical to organizing volunteers and advancing Democratic priorities. Most recently, I have partnered with the current executive committee to help coordinate the volunteer registration work for the January 2026 Special Election. This has provided me the opportunity to better understand the amount of work that is required behind the scenes to ensure our candidates have the support they need to win the election. This experience has reinforced how important strong planning, communication, and follow-through are to CCDC’s ability to deliver results for the Democratic Party.

I believe that with my experience in corporate communications, technology, as well as in marketing for a self publishing business, I can help advance CCDC's communication strategy into the future. I don't want any one in the county to lack information about Democratic goals or candidates.

No voter in Chesterfield county should be uninformed about our candidates. No one in Chesterfield county should be unaware of our mission. No one in Chesterfield county should question our principles. No would-be volunteer should be unaware of our opportunities. No member of the CCDC should be unaware of our activities. I intend to implement a communication strategy that is modular and scalable that utilizes automation tools and reaches residents where they are by leveraging multiple social media platforms. I have designed and implemented similar communication strategies in fortune 50 companies in the past.

We will grow our ranks by transforming our social media presence into a recruitment engine for the next generation. At the same time, we will honor and retain our dedicated, longtime members by prioritizing open lines of communication. Through consistent updates and accessible information, we will ensure every member—new or established—feels valued and equipped to help us win

Diversity requires meeting people where they are, and for many younger and marginalized voters, that place is online. My goal is to use our technology platforms to bridge the gap between the CCDC and underrepresented communities. I plan to implement a strategy of 'co-amplification,' where we actively coordinate our social media calendars with local advocacy groups. By sharing their stories and events on our official platforms, we prove that the Democratic party is an ally in their daily fights, which is the most effective way to build trust and diversify our membership.

My involvement began in 2018, and I have prided myself on showing up where the work is needed most. Whether it is greeting voters at the polls, staffing our booth at county fairs, or assisting with critical School Board campaigns, I have been consistent in my dedication to Democratic candidates. Additionally, my active work with allied local advocacy groups has given me a unique perspective on how to connect our party's message with the daily needs of our residents

I have 25+ years in the IT industry I authored the Incident and Crisis communication strategy for Multiple IT organizations I have an independent publishing business for which I leverage social media advertising.

I want to help shape the future of our great county

Policy, legislation

Communication, engagement

Helping to educate citizens on the workings of political office

I worked in city government for 11 years. Also retired military

Policy writer, graduate degree in law, PhD in Homeland Security