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.
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
Bobak Esfandiari, President
Bobak Esfandiari
President
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Bobak currently lives in the Richmond District. He is a former Deputy Regional Field Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, as well as an alumnus of Santa Clara University. When not helping out with the Club's activities Bobak volunteers his time picking up trash with Refuse Refuse SF and advocating for more housing with YIMBY Action.
About Bobak
Lia Aiavao
Vice President, Communications
As a third-generation San Franciscan, Lia strives to do everything possible to improve life for our local communities, particularly for marginalized people and future leaders of tomorrow. Lia loves to travel often, but more so enjoys spending time with her family right here in the City.
Lia Aiavao
VP, Communications
About Lia
Paulina Fayer
VP, Political Engagement
Paulina Fayer
Vice President, Political Engagement
Paulina is very invested in San Francisco, her adopted hometown of three decades. She has been a leader on prominent campaigns, worked as Director of Policy and Community Development, founded an organization focused on advancing mandated compassionate care for unhoused individuals, where her title is Executive Director, and serves on local boards.
About Paulina
Rucha Tatke
VP, Events
Rucha Tatke
Vice President, Events
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
Lanier Coles
VP, Member Engagement
Lanier Coles
Vice President, Member Engagement
Lanier has lived in San Francisco for 20 years and she's passionate about politics. She's currently a delegate to the CA Democratic Party and a member of the Party's Business & Professional Caucus and Women's Caucus. As a mother of 3 children who were born in San Francisco, Lanier is especially invested in how our local leaders and policies will shape our city for future generations.
About Lanier
Chasel Lee
VP, Internal Operations
Chasel Lee
Vice President, Internal Operations
Born and raised in San Francisco, Chasel's first civic engagement experience was a City Hall internship during the depths of the Great Recession. As an attorney who grew up in San Francisco's southeastern neighborhoods, he understands the impacts that laws and politics have on disenfranchised communities. Chasel brings these experiences to his advocacy for better leaders, better policies, and a better city for all San Franciscans.
About Chasel
Derek Lee
VP, Finance
Derek Lee
Vice President, Finance
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
Kayleigh Lloyd
Internal Communications Director
Nelson Zhao
Policy and Procedures Director
Derek Remski
Special Projects Director
Cassandra Beutler
Special Projects Director
Mick Del Rosario
Special Projects Director
Louise Fischer
Special Projects Director
Lilly Rapson
Special Projects Director
Corey Smith
Special Projects Director
Chelsea Waite
Finance
Compliance Director
Vacant
Fundraising Director
Vacant
Political Engagement
Political Engagement Communications Director
Gloria Li
Federal Affairs Director
Michael Lauer
State Political Director
Seema Srivastava
Director of Local Political Engagement
Marguerite Hutchinson
Liason to the Board of Supervisors
Lily Ho
Liaison to the Board of Education
Alex Wong
Communications
Creative Content Director
Tom Poston
Social Media Manager
Stephanie Warshaw Harms
Membership Engagement
Social Chair Director
Gladys Soto
Director of Membership Renewals
Bev Talbott
Director of Volunteer Events
Laurance Lee
Events
Panels Director
Kenneth Russell
Political Education Director
Michael Santos
Venue Director
Abby Fay
Internal Operations
Data Director
Dana Beuschel
Development Director
Seth Brenzel