The San Diego County Young Democrats (the “Young Dems”) welcome you to our group! We’re the official Democratic Party organization for voters under the age of 36 in San Diego who wish to actively participate in the Democratic Party. Our members work hard to improve the San Diego community and elect Democrats – from San Diego City Council to the halls of Congress. Participate in the Young Dems and you will:
- Meet other young professionals and students in the San Diego community who share your values;
- Work to elect Democratic candidates at all levels of government;
- Improve your community today by participating in our community service events;
- Learn the ropes about the political process so you can be an effective advocate for the things you care about;
- Meet elected officials and ask them questions directly.
In the past two years, we’ve had visits from national, statewide and local candidates and our group is growing. The people who believe San Diego is merely a place for retired Republicans are blind to the change that is happening around them. YOU are the future of San Diego. And even if we haven’t met you, we know you. You’re young, technically savvy and you know this country is messed up. Come help us do something about it and welcome aboard!
Executive Board
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President: Bryan Crane
Bryan grew up wrestling pigs and fixing tractors on a small farm in northwest Missouri. He earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and now applies his specialization in genetic analysis here in San Diego at Illumina. He believes strongly in Democratic values of shared responsibility and opportunity. |
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Vice President: Stephanie Tesch
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Stephanie has been wicked excited about politics since a young age. She is passionate about sustainable living and given the chance, Stephanie is more than happy to tell you about the contents of her latest CSA delivery. Stephanie has an MSW from Boston University and is employed as a social worker for a local Head Start program. |
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Community Service Chair: Jenny Kressel
A “tree hugger” from Oregon, Jenny Kressel enjoys running, salsa dancing and volunteering. Applying her MA in Postsecondary Educational Leadership, Jenny currently works at The Art Institute of California- San Diego in the Student Affairs department, organizing leadership retreats, cultural awareness events and community service projects for college students. |
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Secretary: Kate Vogel
Kate is a Maryland native with a taste for Old Bay, sweet corn and anything mint flavored. She has both a BA and MA in Anthropology and works for the San Diego Museum of Man in the curatorial department, hiding out with old “stuff” in storage. Once in a while, though, she comes to the surface to vote or karaoke. |
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Communications Chair: Evan Parent
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Treasurer: Jim Griffin
San Diego native, itinerant philosopher, part time realtor, law student, liberal. These are just some of the useless descriptors others use to define his existence. If you were to ask him to describe himself, he’d stare at you with intense passion and state simply… “I am Jim.” |
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Membership Chair: Tambia Jones-Johnson
Originally from the East Coast, Massachusetts and Maryland, Tambia enjoys moving between coasts whenever possible. A few of her favorite things are: good food, traveling adventures and dancing! Attended Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A.). As Membership Chair, Tambia looks forward to inviting more San Diegans into public service, through philanthropy and social advocacy. |
