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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

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Bobak Esfandiari, President

Bobak Esfandiari

President

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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

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Lia Aiavao

Vice President, Communications

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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.

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Lia Aiavao
VP, Communications

About Lia

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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

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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

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Lanier Coles
VP, Member Engagement

Lanier Coles

Vice President, Member Engagement

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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

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Chasel Lee
VP, Internal Operations

Chasel Lee

Vice President, Internal Operations

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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

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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

Kayleigh Lloyd

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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 Director

Mick Del Rosario

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Special Projects Director

Louise Fischer

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Special Projects Director

Lilly Rapson

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Special Projects Director

Corey Smith

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Finance

 

Compliance Director

Andrew Sinn
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Fundraising Director

Dawn Dzurilla

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Political Engagement

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Director of Field Operations

Veronica Lempert

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Political Engagement Communications Director

Gloria Li
 

Federal Affairs Director

Michael Lauer

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State Political Director

Seema Srivastava

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Director of Local Political Engagement

Marguerite Hutchinson

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Liason to the Board of Supervisors

Lily Ho
 

Liaison to the Board of Education

Alex Wong

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Deputy Field Director 

Kyle Politz

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Communications

 

Public Relations Director

Chelsea Waite

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Content Director

Cassandra Beutler

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Creative Director

Tom Poston

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Email Coordinator

Jake Price

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Social Media Manager

Stephanie Warshaw Harms

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Website Manager

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Membership Engagement

 

​Social Chair Director

Gladys Soto


Director of Membership Renewals

Bev Talbott

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​Director of Volunteer Events

Laurance Lee

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Events

 

Events Director
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Events Deputy Director
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Panels Director

Kenneth Russell
 

Political Education Director

Michael Santos

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Venue Director

Abby Fay

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Philanthropy Director
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Internal Operations

 

Data Director

Dana Beuschel

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Development Director

Seth Brenzel​

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