Meet the Yale Dems Board
Riley Getchell
President
Riley Getchell serves as the President of the Yale College Democrats. She is a junior in Silliman College from Whitman, Massachusetts majoring in Political Science with a certificate in Education Studies. Outside of Dems, Riley is involved with YIRA and works at the YCBA and as a Yale & You counselor for the Admissions office. In her free time, you can find her doing yoga or organizing her Spotify playlists. She has previously organized on multiple campaigns and is excited to make an even bigger impact as President! Feel free to reach out at any time at riley.getchell@yale.edu.
Conor Webb
Vice President
Conor Webb is the Vice President of the Yale College Democrats. A gun violence prevention organizer by trade and History major from Albany, New York, he works at Yale and across the country to advise young people working to change government. He brings his advocacy portfolio to Yale Dems to push Democrats to meet their moral obligations and advance policy that protects our most marginalized. You are always welcome to get in touch: conor.webb@yale.edu.
Zach Pan
Treasurer
Zach Pan is a junior in Ezra Stiles College majoring in Political Science and History. He was born in Washington DC but has travelled the country working on political campaigns in Iowa, New York, and Virginia. He loves reading a good book (preferably by Murakami) and watching West Wing. Outside of Yale Dems, he is a runner, a competitive chess player, and has attained a second-degree black belt in tae kwon do. Most of all, he is a foodie and loves both good Japanese food and cooking his own creations. Feel free to reach out at zach.pan@yale.edu if you would like to chat!
Ada Meighan-Thiel
Communications Director
Ada Meighan-Thiel is a junior in Pauli Murray College majoring in Political Science with an intensive certificate in Human Rights Studies. Ada is from Culver City, CA. Outside of Dems, she volunteers with the Yale Undergraduate Prison Project, is a member of Alpha Phi, and leads first-year backpacking trips with FOOT. She is passionate about endowment justice at Yale and local progressive organizing. In her free time, Ada enjoys sports, movies, and exploring the outdoors. She is excited to hear from you at comms@yaledemocrats.com!
Jaida-Nyelle Sinkler
City Engagement Coordinator
Jaida-Nyelle Sinkler serves as the City Engagement Coordinator of the Yale College Democrats. She is a sophomore in Ezra Stiles College from Valley Stream, NY. Jaida is pursuing a major in Political Science and hopes to pursue a career in law. Outside of Dems, she is involved in the Equal Justice Center of the Yale Policy Institute, the Yale Undergraduate Prison Project, a fundraising coordinator for Friends of Karenni Education (FOKE), and an Ezra Stiles House Aide. In her free time you can find her binge-watching various TV shows or perusing Pinterest!
Maya Koerber-Marx
Elections Coordinator
Maya Koerber-Marx serves as the Elections Coordinator of the Yale College Democrats. She is a first-year in Berkeley College originally from North Haven Island, Maine. Maya is pursuing a double major in political science and environmental studies. She has spent time involved in various political campaigns in Maine and hopes to pursue a career in Maine politics someday. Outside of Dems, she is involved around campus with everything from Yale Women's Club Basketball to the Yale Debate Association among many other things!
Anthony Dominguez
Legislative Coordinator
Anthony is a sophomore in Benjamin Franklin College currently studying Political Science and Human Rights. Beyond Anthony's focus on political activism, he is moved by his deep passions for film and community building.
Izayah Ringfield
Voter Advocacy Coordinator
Izayah serves as the Voter Advocacy Coordinator of the Yale College Democrats. He is a first-year student in Pierson College from “Sunny“ San Diego, CA majoring in Political Science & Black Studies. He has registered thousands to vote in South San Diego Schools and works with the California-Hawaii NAACP to advance equality in Black and Brown communities. Izayah is passionate about civic engagement, digital campaign work, and economic justice for BIPOC groups.
Violet O'Leary-Liu
Membership Director
Violet serves as the Membership and Inclusion Director of the Yale College Democrats. She is a first-year student in Trumbull College from Oakland, CA, majoring in Political Science. Outside of Dems, Violet is a part of Yale Club Running and the Yale Prison Education Initiative. She has worked on several state and national congressional campaigns, and is most passionate about criminal justice reform and environmental justice.
Aharon Shelef
Events Director
Aharon Shelef serves as the Events Director of the Yale College Democrats. He is a first-year in Branford College from Madison, Wisconsin. Aharon is planning to major in Statistics and Data Science along with Political Science. He is particularly passionate about political data and public policy, so, outside of Dems, he is involved the Yale Youth Poll, the Yale Policy Institute, and several other organizations.
