The East Bay Young Democrats is the East Bay’s largest Democratic organization for young progressive Democrats. We are shapin ... g the Democratic Party for the next generation and promoting the interests of young progressives in local, state, and national politics. OUR MISSION! EBYD works to encourage young people (from 14 to 35 years old) in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to take an active role in their community through activism, policy, and politics and contribute to the growth and influence of the ideals and philosophy of the Democratic Party. We strive to promote candidates, ballot measures, and policies that: Advance economic, environmental, and social justice in all East Bay communities; Help and empower young people and members of marginalized communities to be able to afford to live and thrive in the Bay Area; Ensure that the East Bay remains a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community; Continue the Bay Area’s leadership in environmental protection and accessible and affordable transit; and Defend the civil/human rights and civil liberties of everyone in our community. HOW IS EBYD RUN? EBYD is lead by an elected executive board. This board is tasked with carrying out the will of the general membership and promoting the organization pursuant to its bylaws. The 2020 Executive Board consists of: Alison Grady, President Ernest Brown, Vice President of Membership Armand D. Domalewski, Vice President of Fundraising Christina Becker, Vice President of Programming Zac Goldstein, Vice President of Political Affairs Kelly Chau, Secretary Megan Imperial, Controller Jesus Arzola-Vega, Director of Communications Ruben Hernandez Story, Policy Director James Chang, Parliamentarian Alfred Twu, Immediate Past President Caleb Smith, Northern Alameda County Representative Vince Sugrue, Southern Alameda County Representative TBD, West Contra Costa Representative Toni Gomez, President Emeritus TBD, Chief of Staff read more