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Chapter Presidents

Nesta Littlejohn

Nesta Littlejohn

he/him/his

Albany County Young Democrats President

Coming soon

Tyreke Israel

Tyreke Israel

Bronx Young Democrats President

Coming soon.

Christina Cramer

Christina Cramer

she/her/hers

Treasurer

Broome County Young Democrats President

Christina currently serves as Treasurer for the New York State Young Democrats and President of Broome County Young Democrats. She first jumped into local politics as Deputy of Operations with Tarik Abdelazim for City of Binghamton Mayor in 2017. She has since managed, advised, and volunteered on multiple campaigns per election cycle.

Professionally, Christina is Senior Manager of Engagement and Partnerships with Full Frame Initiative, a national non-profit focused on shifting the systems in the United States toward a country where everyone has a fair shot at wellbeing. In this role, she does a whole host of project management, event planning, and executive level administration in support of strategic goals. She previously worked in local government in county planning and county executive admin with a focus on housing and community advocacy.

Christina holds a Master of Public Administration from Binghamton University. She enjoys traveling, BTS, and books of all flavors.

Daniel Hyatt

Daniel Hyatt

Dutchess County Young Democrats President

Coming Soon

Olivia Owens

Olivia Owens

Erie County Young Democrats President

Brenna Rustick

Brenna Rustick

Greene County Young Democrats President

Coming soon.

Robert Drumm

Robert Drumm

Northern Region Vice President

Herkimer County Young Democrats President

Robert Drumm is a member of the Herkimer County Young Democrats. He is an election expert and advocate for Democratic issues in rural communities.

Carlos Calzadilla

Carlos Calzadilla

Brooklyn Young Democrats President

Carlos J. Calzadilla is an activist and community organizer who has worked on numerous progressive campaigns since 2016. He lives in Red Hook and is the Director of Community Relations for State Senator Julia Salazar, where he focuses on NYCHA public housing organizing and policy. During the pandemic he led relief efforts as the co-director for Red Hook Relief. He is also a Democratic County County Committee member and reformer.

Carlos has worked on several electoral campaigns in Southern Brooklyn. He was the campaign manager of Jacqui Painter’s successful insurgent District Leader campaign, and of Julio Peña III’s re-election campaign. He was also the Campaign Adviser for State Senator Andrew Gounardes’ successful re-election campaign. He formerly worked as the Community Liaison for former Council Member Carlos Menchaca. Carlos has been a progressive Democratic activist fighting for social justice causes, and immigration reform is close to his heart. During the Trump administration, Carlos fought for immigrant rights and led several successful efforts to stop deportations.

John Byrnes

John Byrnes

Council of Presidents Chair

Nassau County Young Democrats President

The son of Union grocery workers, John was always politically minded. However, he didn’t start his political journey until the latter years of college when he realized it was more productive to act instead of just be angry. After graduating from SUNY Albany, he moved back home to Long Island and found his political voice. Since 2015 he has been a veteran of campaigns on Long Island and has been Nassau Young Dems President since 2021. He has used his passion for organizing to grow the chapter and have NCYD be at the forefront of campaign support in the county.

He currently lives in Farmingdale with his fiancé and their beloved beagle. When he is not organizing he is passionate about sports and craft beer.

Liz Cohen

Liz Cohen

Manhattan Young Democrats President

Coming soon

Pryde Smith-Gilbert

Pryde Smith-Gilbert

Young Democrats of Richmond County President

Coming soon.

Michael Carlier

Michael Carlier

Queens County Young Democrats President

Michael is a first-generation American and Queens native residing in Rego Park. Born to an immigration attorney from Ecuador and CUNY Administrator from El Salvador, Michael has grown up experiencing the value of diversity in public service. As the humble son of immigrants with a passion for local issues, Michael believes that involving and empowering youth will go a long way in transforming government institutions into entities that are more reflective of the many rather than a few.

Michael has held numerous public service positions from the Queens Board of Elections to the New York City Council with the offices of Queens Council Member Karen Koslowitz and Bronx Council Member James Vacca. He is currently serving as the Director of Constituent Services in the office of Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi. Michael is also the Chair of Membership for the Queens Central Democratic Club.

Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts

Rensselaer County Young Democrats President

Coming soon.

Noah Rohde

Noah Rohde

Schenectady County Young Democrats President

Coming soon.

Eleanor Schackne-Martello

Eleanor Schackne-Martello

Ulster County Young Democrats President

Coming soon.

Taylor Palmer

Taylor Palmer

Westchester County Young Democrats President

Coming soon.