ABOUT
ARLINGTON YOUNG DEMOCRATS
ABOUT
ARLINGTON YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Founded in 1936, AYD is the largest Young Democrats chapter in the COMMONWEALTH of Virginia.
We are comprised of Arlington advocates under the age of 35 committed to furthering our values and electing Democratic leaders.
Mission Statement
Empower Young Democrats by fostering inclusion, exemplifying service, and mobilizing our community to advance progressive values.
Our Goals
- Mobilize young people to help elect Democrats at every level of government in Arlington and beyond
- Advocate for progressive policies at all levels of government
- Hold our elected officials and community leaders accountable
- Focus our efforts on systemically burdened communities
- Improve civic engagement through voter education and registration
- Develop and strengthen organic relationships by participating in and fostering an inclusive space within our community
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Tenley O'Hara
President
Kenya Pennington
Vice President
Yint Hmu
Secretary
Phil Kattato
Treasurer
Daniel Gray
Membership Director
SK Kurian
Community Service Director
Duncan Barron
Campaigns Director
Mark Perlman
Diversity & Inclusion Director
Tony Striner
Political Director
Bryant Atkins
Democratic Party Rep
Noah Mutterperl
Publicity Director
Meg Flores
Finance Director
Emma Green
Programming Director
Tristan Smith
Recruitment Director
Matt Royer
President Emeritus
Alyssa Mutterperl
Digital Director
Annie Styles
Retention Director
Caucus Chairs
Samantha Perez
Health, Education, & Disability Advocacy
Mike Coletti
Housing, Infrastructure, & Environment
Dylan Perlson
Labor, Commerce, Tech, & Finance
Tyler Allen
Housing, Infrastructure, & Environment
Ryan Gallagher
Labor, Commerce, Tech, & Finance
Phebe Carlson
Immigration, Justice, Civil Rights & Liberties
Colleen Moore
Veterans & Foreign Affairs
Evan Nye
Veterans & Foreign Affairs
Vacant
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
JOIN ARLINGTON YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Joining one of the largest Young Dems organizations in the Commonwealth is a great way to become civically engaged. We need your help to protect and expand our Democratic values. Here in Virginia, we have local, state, or federal elections every year. Our goal is to elevate Democratic voices up and down the ballot and we need your help to do so.
CONTRIBUTE
Contribute to a new generation of leaders working to elect Democrats.
JOIN ARLINGTON YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Joining one of the largest Young Dems organizations in the Commonwealth is a great way to become civically engaged. We need your help to protect and expand our Democratic values. Here in Virginia, we have local, state, or federal elections every year. Our goal is to elevate Democratic voices up and down the ballot and we need your help to do so.
CONTRIBUTE
Contribute to a new generation of leaders working to elect Democrats.