Officers

Meet the Executive Board for the 2022-2023 school year!

Co-Presidents:

Alexandra Conley

Alexandra is a Senior from Tustin, CA studying political science and American studies, serving as our Co-President. Outside of CDems she enjoys being involved in student government, her dorm Welsh Family Hall and working at ND Listens. Ask her about her thoughts on Jeopardy!, Oreos, Harry Potter, and her unwavering endorsement of SDH tomato bisque

Katie Werner

Katie is a senior studying political science with a minor in the Glynn program and a certificate in International Security. She grew up in Indonesia, Thailand, and Louisiana but currently lives in Houston. She’s very passionate about Love Island (the UK version obviously), gun control, and women’s rights!

Vice Presidents:

Sydney Dittmar

Sydney is a senior political Science and Peace Studies major. She’s from Columbus, Ohio, but currently lives off-campus. She enjoys making new playlists and reading everything from fantasy books to international relations journals. 

Directors:

Trista Brantley, Political, Fall

Trista is a junior from Nashville, Tennessee, and is majoring in political science and history with a minor in philosophy, politics, and economics. Currently, Trisha lives in BP but will spend the spring in London.

Olivia Anderson, Political, Spring

Olivia is a junior studying political science, peace studies, and gender studies. She lives in Breen-Phillips Hall at Notre Dame (roll babes!) but is originally from Newburgh, Indiana. Advocacy, particularly surrounding progressive policies and women’s rights, has always been a key part of Olivia’s life. She is excited to energize Democrats at Notre Dame and beyond to make the U.S. the best it can be for all!

Mariela Montiel, Communications

Mariels is a junior from California, she currently lives in McGlinn Hall and is a political science major. She is looking forward to creating an amazing online presence for CDems and is very interested in education policy!

Kiera Votzmeyer, Finance

Kiera is a senior from Mount Prospect, Illinois. She currently resides off-campus but formerly called Breen-Phillips Hall home. She is a gender studies and political science double major and also has a supplemental major in Spanish. She is looking forward to serving as Finance Director for CDems and playing a role in further mobilizing Democrats and progressive efforts on campus!

Natalie Bock, Programs

Natalie is a junior studying political science and Chinese. She is from Barrington, Illinois, but lives in Pasquerilla West Hall at Notre Dame.

Matthew Dipoloa, Partnerships, Fall

Matthew is a junior studying psychology and Italian with a gender studies minor. He lives in O’Neil family hall, and is from Los Angeles, California.

Jack Sirianni, Partnerships, Spring

Jack is a junior studying political science with minors in public policy and journalism. He is from Reese, Michigan.