Our Board
President: Kara Kline
Vice President: Trenton Fisher
Vice President: Trenton Fisher
Kara hails from Charlottesville and played a pivotal role in co-chartering the organization back in 2022. During her time at George Mason University, she served as the President of GMU Dems, providing her with opportunities to meet various presidential candidates, including Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. GMU's status as a prime ca
Kara hails from Charlottesville and played a pivotal role in co-chartering the organization back in 2022. During her time at George Mason University, she served as the President of GMU Dems, providing her with opportunities to meet various presidential candidates, including Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. GMU's status as a prime campaign stop in the primary season facilitated these encounters. Since graduating, Kara has dedicated herself to working for numerous outstanding Democratic candidates and organizations. Her tireless efforts reflect her commitment to ensuring Democratic victories day and night!
Vice President: Trenton Fisher
Vice President: Trenton Fisher
Vice President: Trenton Fisher
Trenton, originally from Greene County near Charlottesville, co-founded CAYD with Kara Kline. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond in May 2022, where he also served as the Communications Director for the VCU Young Dems. Trenton interned for Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's 2022 campaign. After graduation,
Trenton, originally from Greene County near Charlottesville, co-founded CAYD with Kara Kline. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond in May 2022, where he also served as the Communications Director for the VCU Young Dems. Trenton interned for Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's 2022 campaign. After graduation, he worked as a Field Organizer for Josh Throneburg's campaign during the 2022 midterms in the 5th Congressional District. In 2023, he became the Communications Director for Jason Ford in the Senate District 28 race.
Treasurer: Jason Melendez
Vice President: Trenton Fisher
Secretary: Veronica Esposito
Secretary: Veronica Esposito
Communications Director: Jackson Utz
Secretary: Veronica Esposito
Veronica graduated from George Mason University in May 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Criminology. Following graduation, she became actively involved in several county-wide political organizations, gaining valuable experience and insight into how politics shape the lives of community members. In May 2025, she had the opportunity to shad
Veronica graduated from George Mason University in May 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Criminology. Following graduation, she became actively involved in several county-wide political organizations, gaining valuable experience and insight into how politics shape the lives of community members. In May 2025, she had the opportunity to shadow Senator Ghazala Hashmi in the Virginia General Assembly, where she observed the inner workings of a state senator’s role. That same month, she was appointed as the Greene County Democrats Liaison, working to strengthen connections with neighboring committees and engage more young people in Democratic organizing. Veronica currently serves as Secretary of the Charlottesville Area Young Democrats (CAYD), continuing to build her experience in political leadership and civic engagement.
