Party Officers and Teams
Meet our leaders, find a team to join, or one of our dynamic auxiliary organizations.
Our elected leaders
Emerson was elected in April 2025. Outside of party leadership, she is an Account Executive for Inex One, working to drive US growth for the tech company.
Davit was elected in April 2025. In addition to his party work, Davit is the founder of Heal Tree LLC, a hemp-based wellness brand, and Ark Homes LLC, a licensed custom home building company.
Harry Davis, Jr. is a campaign strategist and community organizer with experience leading municipal campaigns, regional field teams both statewide and national; races, and congressional outreach. He currently works as a Development Officer with the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters.
Jake was elected in April 2025. He is the founder of Nacho Industries, where he works as an market researcher and brand strategist.
Elizabeth was appointed in June 2025. She is supported by Assistant Treasurers Marty Belin ( ta1@durhamdemocrats.org) and Lanier Blum ( ta2@durhamdemocrats.org).
Charlotte was elected in February 2025.
You can reach all of our officers by emailing officers@durhamdemocrats.org.
Our Teams
We need your help! We have the following teams 'set up' and are working to build a strong roster for each one. If there's a leader linked below, feel free to reach out. If not, contact our Secretary with interest.
Voter Contact & GOTV: Harry Davis, Jr.
Precinct Organizing: Davit Melikian
Volunteer Care and Coordination: TBD
Elections / Board of Elections: Susan Sewell and Susan Pochapsky
Fundraising: Emerson Kirby
Events: Charlotte McGee
Communications and Media: Jake Baldridge
VoteBuilder: Diane Pahl
Analytics: Michael Jokich
Our Auxiliaries
The North Carolina Democratic Party charters local chapters of auxiliary organizations within the party system, which operated independently but in support of the goals and priorities of the county party.
YOUNG DEMS CAUCUS
Josiah Gouker, President
DURHAM TEEN DEMS
DURHAM DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
Sara Kelly, President
DURHAM DEMOCRATIC MEN
Nelson Kerr-Ritchie, President durhamdemwomen@gmail.com
LABOR CAUCUS
TBD
PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS
Ryan Wang, President
instagram.com/durhamprogressivedemocrats
AFRICAN AMERICAN CAUCUS
Nikki Liles, President
JEWISH CAUCUS
Steven Abrams, President
SENIOR DEMS CAUCUS
Natalie Rand, President