Meet the Executive Board for the 2026-2027 school year!
Co-Presidents
Jack Newell
Jack is a senior from Albany, New York, majoring in Global Affairs and Spanish with a minor in Asian Studies. In addition to his involvement with College Democrats, he is Co-President of the Notre Dame Student Policy Network and an Undergraduate Fellow at the O’Brien International Security Center. Jack has previously interned for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Congressman Paul Tonko. He’s looking forward to promoting progressive change on campus and beyond!
Naasei Lynn
Naasei is a senior from Portland, Oregon, majoring in Political Science with minors in Africana Studies and Education, Schooling, and Society. On campus, he is involved with Domers Mentoring Kids and the Pre-Law Student Board. Naasei has worked with Democratic campaigns and has interned in the U.S. Senate. He is excited to work with the new executive board and help build another strong year for CDems!
Vice Presidents
Alex Funk
Alex is a sophomore studying Political Science, History, and Public Service. She lives in Lewis Hall and is originally from Stillwater, Minnesota. Alex is excited to bring a pragmatic approach to politics and advocate for common-sense policies.
Jorden Beck
Jorden is a junior from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, studying Political Science and American Studies with minors in Accounting and the Hesburgh Program in Public Service. He previously studied in Washington, D.C. with the Notre Dame Washington Program, where he worked in the House of Representatives. On campus, he is an AnBryce Scholar living in Coyle Hall. He is active in College Democrats, Student Policy Network, the Student Coalition for Immigration Advocacy, and serves on the President’s Speakers Bureau. This summer, he is excited to work to flip Oklahoma with Jena Nelson and Cyndi Munson. He is excited to see what this club can accomplish!
Directors
Darren Tanubrata, Finance
Hannah is a sophomore studying Political Science with a minor in Marketing. Originally from El Paso, TX, she currently resides in Welsh Family Hall. She is involved with the political science society as a communications executive, was a previous congressional intern, and is a current Latino Studies Scholar.