Monroe County Young Democrats 2025-26 Leadership Team

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Born and raised in the City of Rochester,  Avi got his first taste of politics interning at the Monroe County Democratic Committee (MCDC). After graduating from the School of the Arts, Avi spent a year in Israel learning and volunteering before going to college at American University.

Graduating with an interdisciplinary degree in 2020, Avi worked a few short jobs before landing at the Monroe County Democratic Committee for a year. 

Avi now works at the Monroe County Board of Elections and is involved in various community groups, including MCYD. 

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. 

Nayeliz worked as a field organizer for the Monroe County Democratic Party in 2021. During  2022, she worked as the Deputy Field Director for Congressman Joe Morelle's re-election campaign. 

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.

If you are interested in learning more about the position of Secretary, please contact info@monroecountyyoungdems.com.

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.

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 for the Monroe County Board of Elections. In his free time John likes to take his cat Thomas on long walks in the park.

Bio coming soon!