The Officers of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee
- Chair
- Samuel Vilchez Santiago
- Contact: chair@orangefldemocrats.com
- Vice Chair
- Sonya Stevenson
- Contact: vicechair@orangefldemocrats.com
- Secretary
- Deborah Ryan
- Contact: secretary@orangefldemocrats.com
- Treasurer
- Matthew Inman
- Contact: Treasurer@orangefldemocrats.com
- State Committeewoman
- Vivian Lyte -Johnson
- Contact: statecommitteewoman@orangefldemocrats.com
- State Committeeman
- Ricky Ly
- Contact: statecommitteeman@orangefldemocrats.com
- Board Members At-Large
- Pete Ogelo
- Contact: malemal@orangefldemocrats.com
- Kalestine Butler, RPH
- Contact: femalemal@orangefldemocrats.com
The 10 Standing Committees of the Democratic Party of Orange County
If you would like to volunteer to work with a committee contact us: chair@orangefldemocrats.com
Campaigns Chair: Vacant
campaigns@orangefldemocrats.com
With Chair, serves as a liaison between the DEC and Democratic political campaigns. Under direction of Chair is responsible for implementing programs to increase Democratic voter turnout (e.g., early voting and vote by mail programs).
Communications Chair: Amy Blackmon
communications@orangefldemocrats.com
Promotes the image and vision of the DEC by obtaining media coverage and oversees DEC communication with the public including press releases, event publicity, website and social media content.
Development Chair: Vacant
development@orangefldemocrats.com
Responsible for fundraising and capital development, more particularly for defining, implementing, and tracking fundraising programs (e.g. events, direct mail, pledges, memorial funds, etc.)
Diversity and Inclusion Chair: Dawn Curtis
diversity@orangefldemocrats.com
Works with the FDP Affirmative Action Committee and encourages development of leadership roles for and appointment of minorities and women to government positions as well as within the Democratic Party.
Events Chair: Vacant
Coordinates and implements DEC events, such as small fundraisers, visibility events, socials and monthly DEC meetings (e.g. locations and speakers)
Membership Chair: John Hermann
membership@orangefldemocrats.com
Maintains Membership records and interacts with and educates members about the processes and functions of the DEC.
Outreach Chair: Susanne Pena
outreach@orangefldemocrats.com
Interacts with and maintains relationships with influential constituency groups outside the DEC.
Precinct Activities Chair: Vivian Lyte-Johnson
precincts@orangefldemocrats.com
Coordinates activities relating to recruitment and training of zone and precinct captains, responding to their concerns and communicating with them.
Procedures Chair: Cannon Ouellette
procedures@orangefldemocrats.com
Develops processes and procedures consistent with FDP and OCDEC Bylaws and serves as or helps choose a Parliamentarian when necessary.
Technology & Infrastructure Chair: Mark Ennis
technology@orangefldemocrats.com
Special committee established by the Chair to focus on technology and infrastructure build-out and support.
Young Democrats Chair: Vacant
youngdems@orangefldemocrats.com
Works with the Florida Young Democrats to encourage youth participation in Democratic Party functions.
Special Committees of the Democratic Party of Orange County
The Chair of the OCDEC may create such special committees as deemed necessary. Special Committees will generally be created for a limited period of time or to handle a specific project.
