Orange County Young Democrats
We are the margin of victory!
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Orange County Young Democrats (“OCYD”) is an organization of young attorneys, legislative aides, graduate students, and business professionals from diverse backgrounds who share the common goal of advancing progressive and Democratic values in Orange County. OCYD strives to reach this goal through candidate endorsements, providing education on important local, state, and national issues, and organizing members around campaigns and advocacy efforts. Founded in 1998, OCYD is currently experiencing rapid growth and an increasingly active network of members. Our organization’s membership has increased by 85% in the last two years. We currently have 150 dues-paying members, a distribution list of over 600, and over 3000 followers on Facebook.
OUR 2018
PRIORITIES
This past election, Orange County went blue for the first time since 1936. We are excited and energized to build upon the momentum for Democratic causes and candidates that is taking hold across the county. Our current goals include:
- Resistance Committee: working with local movements in Orange County to strategically pressure our members of Congress to oppose Trump’s un-American policies. Our Resistance Committee efforts were recently highlighted in local media, including the OC Weekly.
- Recruiting promising young Democrats to run for local office, and providing support and candidate training
- Outreach and empowerment of our allies in the community, including the LGBT, labor, and environmental communities
Our Board
Danielle Serbin
Chair
Katerina Ioannides
Vice Chair
Yuvaraj Sivalingam
Policy Director
Lydia Chavez
Finance Director
Nick Webster
Communications Director
Alyssa Napuri
Publicity Director
Kelsey Brewer
Outreach Director
Megan Smith
Records Director
Tim Phan
Activism Director
Justin Massey
Outreach Director
Kim Bernice Nguyen
Member At Large
What We Stand For
OCYD’s Policy Committee works to inform our members about the latest and most important local, state, and national issues. The committee’s research on key votes and elected officials enables OCYD to address issues relevant to Orange County residents.
Keeping Irvine a Sanctuary City
Update on last night's #Irvine City Council Meeting: Irvine Mayor Donald P. Wagner had agendized opposition to SB 54 (The California Values Act, commonly referred to as the Sanctuary State Bill). His letter setting the agenda item used incendiary rhetoric, including...
OCYD STATEMENT ON BRETT KAVANAUGH & CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD
The Orange County Young Democrats stand with Christine Blasey Ford and survivors of sexual abuse who come forward knowing they will be called vicious names, discredited, re-traumatized, and threatened. We believe her, as there is no credible reason to doubt Ms. Blasey...
Update On OCYD Supported Bills
After months of deliberations, the California State Senate and State Assembly recently concluded the 2018 legislative session. The Orange County Young Democrats have sought to lend our voice to the process and sent letters to bill authors in support of five key bills:...
Help us make a difference.
Becoming an OCYD member for just $35 a year, or $20 for students, has some great benefits. We are pleased to announce need-based scholarships on membership. For more information, please contact us.
Participate and vote on OCYD endorsements and board members.
Gain access to a great, active network of young professionals.
Reach out to other young people and spread the Democratic message.
Congrats to our endorsed candidates who won!
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make such a strong showing in Orange County. We had many great wins and some tough losses... But one thing is certain, this isn’t Ronald Reagan’s Orange County...
2018 OCYD Obama Awards
The Orange County Young Democrats are pleased to invite you to our annual Obama Awards. This year's theme is Celebrating Changemakers. Please join us in celebrating...
OC residents speak out in favor of the California Healthy Youth Act
Outreach Director Justin Solomon Massey was surrounded by hundreds of OC residents speaking out in favor of California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA). Orange County's GOP Board of Education has engaged in a sustained, unethical, and unlawful effort to forestall or even halt...