ABOUT US

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

We are committed to the professional growth of our members. By promoting a supportive environment and networking opportunities, we help members achieve their career goals and reach their potential.

ELECTING DEMOCRATS.

We don’t just endorsement candidates, we help them win. Through door knocking, phone/textbanking, and other GOTV efforts we help get democratic candidates that reflect our values elected into office.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

We are dedicated to promoting civic engagement and community involvement. Whether that be through meeting with our elected officials, registering people to vote, testifying and advocating on the state and local level, we strive to promote a more engaged community.

Austin Young Democrats holds our meeting every second Tuesday of the month. Check our social media for details and events that we host.

LEADERSHIP BOARD

  • Kevin Roberts

    PRESIDENT

    Kevin Roberts, a Patman Scholar and graduate of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, specializing on national security and state & local government. He has a strong background in political organizing, having worked with the Travis County Democratic Party and leading student organizing and government. Additionally, he brings over two years of experience from the state legislature and Congress, and is the legislative director within the Texas House of Representatives.

  • Jeffrey Clemmons

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Jeffrey Clemmons (he/they) is a longtime youth political operative who currently works as Communications Director for State Senator Sarah Eckhardt. A native son of Dallas, he received his degree in Political Science from Huston-Tillotson University in 2022. When not engaging, educating, or mobilizing people to take an active role in the democracy, he can be found dining and dancing up and down I-35. 

  • D'Angelo Colter

    COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

    D’Angelo Colter is an East Texas native born and raised in Crockett, TX and graduate student at the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. D’Angelo is pursuing a Masters degree in Public Affairs with a focus in Education Policy. He is committed to giving back to his community through public service and policy. D’Angelo received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas Southern University. 

  • James Hallamek

    MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

    James Hallamek serves as the Membership Director for Austin Young Democrats. He currently works as a Government Relations Specialist for the Texas State Teachers Association and has previous experience in Texas legislative offices and student organizing. Originally from Cedar Creek, Texas, James is a proud UT Austin graduate and spends time supporting Texas Longhorn and Minnesota Vikings football.

  • Nya Jones

    SECRETARY

    Nya is originally from El Paso, but moved to Austin a few years ago to attend the University of Texas at Austin. She now serves as a Field Representative for Congressman Lloyd Doggett. Outside of work, Nya enjoys reading, discovering new music and trying out local coffee shops. 

  • Miriam Laeky

    TREASURER

    Miriam Laeky (she/her) currently serves as the Government Affairs Director for Equality Texas, the largest nonpartisan advocacy organization for LGBTQIA+ Texans. Previously, Miriam served as the Executive Director of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. She has deep political and community organizing experience with grassroots campaigns in Texas and Georgia, as well as experience working with the Texas House Democratic Caucus and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Miriam is originally from Allen, TX and is a proud first-generation Ethiopian/Eritrean-American.

  • Skyler Korgel

    PARLIMENTARIAN

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

The AYD Constitution can be viewed here.