QCYD
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Executive Board of the Queens County Young Democrats (QCYD) is elected by the full membership, and its members serve as full voting members of the Executive Board. As outlined in the QCYD Constitution, the Executive Board is responsible for setting the organization’s agenda, determining policy, and coordinating all activities and events across the borough.
While each Executive Board role carries its own defined duties, all members share core responsibilities: guiding the strategic direction of QCYD, implementing organizational goals, and ensuring that regional and borough‑wide initiatives advance the mission of engaging, educating, and empowering young Democrats in Queens.
QCYD
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Our Team
Mashaal Bhatti
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of QCYD. They serve as the official representative of the organization to elected officials, campaigns, and partner groups. They are ultimately responsible for ensuring that QCYD operates in accordance with its constitution and organizational goals.
President
Alyssa Sawicki
The Executive Vice President is responsible for supporting QCYD and assisting the President in organizational operations. They assume the full role and authority of the President when the President is absent or unable to serve. They oversee ongoing projects and coordinate directly with partner organizations as needed.
Executive Vice President
Vice President of Political Affairs
Kelly Sexton
The Vice President of Political Affairs is responsible for advancing QCYD’s legislative and campaign agenda. They assist the President in implementing political goals and assume leadership on all fundraising, lobbying and political actions. They oversee QCYD’s relationships with statewide, legal, labor, and progressive partner organizations.
Tenzin Damdul
The Vice President of Diversity and Outreach is responsible for strengthening QCYD’s engagement with underrepresented communities. They assist the President by hosting and partnering on cultural events, including parades, holidays and protest. They ensure inclusive outreach and coordinate community‑based initiatives across Queens.
Vice President of Diversity and Outreach
Tej Budhram
The Vice President of Membership is responsible for supporting QCYD’s growth and member engagement. They assist the President in implementing membership goals, recruitment and strengthening chapter participation. They coordinate with other Young Democrats chapters to expand regional collaboration.
Vice President of Membership
Vice President of Events
Jamey Battle
The Vice President of Events is responsible for planning and hosting social, political and recruitment events across the borough. They coordinate with the relevant Eboard member on traditional QCYD events, as well as develop new events that support the current political and cultural atmosphere.
Ocean Karim
The Vice President of Communications is responsible for managing QCYD’s public presence and communications strategy. They assist the President in implementing communication goals and maintaining press, digital, and internal messaging systems. They oversee all media outreach and ensure consistent, effective communication across the organization.
Vice President of Communications
Allison Romer
The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of QCYD. They are responsible for managing QCYD’s finances and ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements. They assist the President by preparing budgets, maintaining financial records, and co‑signing expenditures to ensure accountability.
Treasurer
Secretary
Berrit Nordlander-Borowski
The Secretary is responsible for maintaining QCYD’s records, minutes, and organizational history. They assist the President by ensuring accurate documentation, meeting notices, and membership tracking. They oversee attendance records, listserv moderation, and the processing of regional branch petitions.