Who We Are
The Minnesota Young DFL (MYDFL) was founded in 1947 by William Kubicek, a medical student at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. MYDFL quickly grew into one of the most influential and active constituency caucuses within the Minnesota DFL Party.
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As the official youth caucus of the Minnesota DFL Party, MYDFL’s mission is to engage young Democrats to participate in Minnesota and national politics, identifying and advancing progressive issues, developing and supporting young candidates, sustaining community partnerships, and developing leadership in young progressive Minnesotans.
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MYDFL empowers young people, giving them a voice to advocate for youth issues. MYDFL offers young people the leadership experience they need to excel in politics, non-profits, and community.
Our Executive Committee
Kayva Nair
President
Brian Swancutt
Secretary
Saul Eugene
Vice President for the Twin Cities
Catarina “Cati” Gómez
Advocacy Director
Sreeja Thirukkovalur
National Committee Representative
Ayana Smith-Kooiman
Director At-Large
Nicholas Fryer
Director At-Large
Logan Kortgard
Executive Vice President
Barrett Edwards
Treasurer
Chelsea Sheldon
Vice President for Operations
Rudy Meyer
Communications Director
Cecilia McNair
Minnesota College Democrats Chair
Jacinda Kurian
Director At-Large
Ben Hackett
Director At-Large
Dylan Lauer
Vice President for Outreach, Inclusion, and Recruitment
Sam Weston
Vice President for Greater Minnesota
Charlie Schmit
Political Director
Quentin Wathum-Ocama
National Committee Representative & President Emeritus
Kyle Chen
Minnesota High School Democrats Co-Chair
Brady Sternberg
Director At-Large