WHO WE ARE
The United Democratic Club is an inclusive and progressive group of Democrats who believe that everyone should have a place in San Francisco. Our goal is to empower people citywide to drive change by educating, organizing, and building a bench of democratic leaders in San Francisco by cultivating and nurturing grassroots activists.
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We work towards this goal by partnering with other clubs, organizations, and elected officials; advocating for pragmatic solutions to our city's needs; and making our programs and events accessible and open to all San Franciscans.
Board Members
Chasel Lee, President
Chasel Lee
President
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Born and raised in San Francisco, Chasel's first political experience was a City Hall internship in 2009. An attorney who grew up in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, he understands the impacts that laws and politics have on disenfranchised communities. Chasel brings these lexperiences to his advocacy for better leaders, better policies, and a better city for all San Franciscans.
About Chasel
Rucha Tatke
VP, Political Engagement
Rucha Tatke
Vice President, Political Engagement
Rucha emigrated from Singapore to study at UC Berkeley nearly 15 years ago and has been proud to call San Francisco home for the past decade. Her interest in local politics and civic engagement began with an internship at the San Francisco Public Defender. While criminal justice continues to anchor her interests, Rucha strives to be involved in her community with a goal of keeping San Francisco at the forefront of human-centered innovation and progress.
About Rucha
Olga Zubashko
VP, Member Engagement
Olga Zubashko
Vice President, Member Engagement
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Originally from Ukraine, Olga made San Francisco her home 6 years ago. Olga is passionate about doing the work to make San Francisco a thriving and equitable place for all its residents. Olga hosts Noe Valley community clean ups once per month, and she enjoys volunteering to get great Democratic candidates elected to office -- locally and nationally. Outside of the club, Olga enjoys working out and spending leisurely Sundays at Fort Funston with her dog & her husband.
About Olga
Chelsea Waite
Vice President, Communications
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Chelsea Waite
VP, Communications
About Chelsea
Kenneth Russell
Vice President, Events
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Kenneth Russell
VP, Events
About Kenneth
Mike Chen
Vice President, Internal Operations
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Mike has lived in Cincinnati, northwestern Connecticut, Philadelphia, and Boston before moving to San Francisco in 2014. He got involved in local politics by volunteering for Scott Wiener's State Senate campaign in 2016 and through the pro-housing group YIMBY Action. Mike is an advocate for abundant housing, efficient transportation, and good government. He is an elected member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC).
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Mike Chen
VP, Internal Operations
About Mike
Derek Lee
VP, Finance
Derek Lee
Vice President, Finance
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Derek is a fifth generation San Franciscan with a decade of experience working in San Francisco politics. He has a passion for local politics and working to make the City a better place. Derek works in the field of campaign treasury and compliance, and brings his professional skills to his role with the club.
About Derek
President's Committee
Immediate Past President
Bobak Esfandiari
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Internal Communications Director
Nelson Zhao
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Policy and Procedures Director
Derek Remski
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Special Projects Directors
Louise Fischer
Corey Smith
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Finance
Compliance Director
Andrew Sinn​
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Political Engagement
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Field Operations Director
Veronica Lempert
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Field Operations Coordinators
Jake Price
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Liaison to the Board of Supervisors
Mick Del Rosario
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Local Political Affairs Liaison
Lily Ho
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Communications
Creative Content Director
Tom Poston
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Social Media Director
Stephanie Warshaw Harms
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Membership Engagement
​Membership Renewals Director
Lanier Coles
Youth Membership Director
Ewan Barker Plummer
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Events
Political Education Director
Michael Santos
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Venue Director
Abby Fay
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