Monroe County Young Democrats 2025-26 Leadership Team

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Born in Monroe County, Nayeliz graduated from Penfield High School in 2020. She attended the University at Albany and graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Political Science. 

During her senior year of college and after graduation, she worked as a Legislative Aide to Assemblymember Jen Lunsford. Nayeliz now works as Deputy Clerk of the Monroe County Legislature.

Nayeliz currently serves as the Chair of the Hispanic Caucus for NYSYD and a Co-Chair for the Latino Caucus of MCDC.

Born in Rochester, John graduated from Webster Schroeder High School, then attended SUNY Buffalo State where he received his Bachelor’s in Criminology & Legal Studies.  Following his time in Buffalo, John continued on to Empire State College where he received his Master’s in Social & Public Policy.  

John got his first taste of politics working as a volunteer for Tiffany Rice’s campaign for Penfield Town Supervisor.  During the 2024 election season he worked on Congressman Joe Morelle’s reelection campaign. Currently, John works in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. In his free time John likes to take his cat Thomas on long walks in the park.

Originally from Livingston County, Nick first got involved in politics in 2017, helping canvas and organize for campaigns, ranging from school board to statewide competitive races. Possibly from spending maybe too much of his time in high school watching C-Span, his passion for politics is deeply rooted in housing, queer rights, and social justice.

He currently works as the Tool Shed Program Coordinator for the South East Area Coalition, a grassroots nonprofit. He also serves as chairman of the Rochester Housing Stability Fund, doing his part to make Rochester more affordable for all. He enjoys living in the Highland Park neighborhood with his boyfriend, Todd.

Angelo was born in Monroe County and graduated from Greece Odyssey Academy in 2022. He then attended Monroe Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and received an Honors Certificate in 2025. He is currently a student at the University of Rochester, majoring in Political Science.

His passion for politics and advocacy became evident during his involvement in the Student Government Association, the SUNY Student Assembly, and the National Model United Nations program. In 2024, Angelo participated in Congressman Joe Morelle’s re-election campaign, focusing on reaching voters and ensuring that constituents' voices were heard.