Shyam joined the DPVA in June 2015. Shyam’s political career has taken him from Iowa to Nebraska to what is now his home here in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He’s a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals and Tottenham Hotspur fan and enjoys cooking, watching soccer, playing golf, and playing with his dogs Charlotte and Artoo. Fun fact, he met Charlotte and his wife Julie at the dog park. The dogs take all the credit for their meeting.
shyam@vademocrats.org

Brenner has been working to help elect Democrats for the past 20 years.  Having served as the State IT Advisor for the DNC, Brenner came to Virginia in 2001 to implement one of the first statewide online voter files in the country for Mark Warner’s campaign. Since then, he has continued to bring new, innovative and technological tools to help our candidates meet the changing demands of today’s campaigns.   Brenner lives in Richmond with his wife Kelly, and daughters Caroline, Isabelle, and Annika.  brenner@vademocrats.org

Katie O’Grady grew up in Wisconsin and was drawn into politics during the 2011 attempted recall of Governor Walker. As Quality Control Director for a political consulting firm, she worked on ballot initiatives, voter registration drives, and getting out the vote for Democrats across the country. After moving to Virginia in 2015, she managed a Virginia Senate campaign and went on to work as a legislative aide in both the Senate and the House of Delegates. katie@vademocrats.org

Originally from Sacramento, California, Emily has worked in Democratic Politics for over 10 years. She was most recently Field Director for former Congresswoman Elaine Luria, and ran a field program statewide in the 2021 primary. Before coming to Virginia, Emily worked on races in Florida, Maryland and New Jersey. In her free time, you can find her in your local dive bar or concert venue, or crocheting for herself at home. hamm@vademocrats.org

Richmond native Victoria Morales is a graduate of the College of William & Mary. Victoria started her career in politics on the legislative side of Virginia politics. She interned in the House of Delegates for Delegate Mike Mullin and then went on to become a Session Aide for Delegate Kathleen Murphy. During her free time, she enjoys keeping up with sports, especially the Boston Red Sox, and going to concerts.
victoria@vademocrats.org

Siarrah grew up in Virginia Beach and is a recent Magna Cum Laude Graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BA in Political Science and a BS in Sociology. She is passionate about politics and dedicated to advancing social justice. In her free time, you can find her in the gym, volunteering, or at your local trivia night.
siarrah.pryor@vademocrats.org

With a background in political journalism and nonprofit media relations and storytelling, Kelsey manages the DPVA’s external communication strategy. Kelsey previously managed media relations and storytelling at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Prior to IFES, she wrote a newsletter on U.S. politics at The Hill and had stints reporting on Congress for state outlets including the Texas Tribune and the Durango Herald. Originally from Philadelphia, Kelsey moved to Washington, where she attended American University to study journalism and political science. In her spare time, you can find her baking, crocheting, or trying out a new coffee shop. kelsey@vademocrats.org

Ginger joined the DPVA in July 2024. A native of Richmond, Virginia, she has supported the campaign efforts of Senator Lamont Bagby and Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling. After attending James Madison University, Ginger became an intern and Research Associate at McGuireWoods Consulting, where she assisted the national advocacy and state government relations teams. In her free time, she enjoys attending community events, reading, and staying active by golfing and playing tennis. 

Vicki grew up in Connecticut and went to school at Roanoke College. She began her career in politics as a Field Organizer in 2017. In 2019, she became the Finance Associate for The Way Ahead PAC, working directly for Governor Ralph Northam. She has worked for Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), and Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA). Vicki loves to travel — she spent a few years after college exploring Thailand and Mozambique. When she’s not raising millions for politicians or traversing the globe, you can find Vicki in the gym or in her kitchen making a good soup. vicki@vademocrats.org

Hannah grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia and went to school at Washington University in St. Louis. She began her political career as a Finance Intern for a State Senate campaign in St. Louis county. She has served as the Finance Director for two statewide campaigns in Missouri and Virginia. In 2021, she became the Finance Director for the Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Hannah loves spending time with her dog and enjoying the outdoors. hannah@vademocrats.org

David grew up in Kentucky and began his career in 2012 as an organizing fellow for OFA in Colorado. Since then, he’s helped organize in nearly every cycle across various states and came to deliver training curriculum for Organizers as a coach with Organizing Corps 2020. Most recently, David has worked in organizing leadership with For Our Future and Alianza for Progress in Florida and Pennsylvania.

In his spare time, David enjoys puzzles, playing Catan with friends, and finding new gaming groups to join. david@vademocrats.org

Nico grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Prior to attending Harvard Law School, Nico served as an educator in Teach For America, Hawai’i and as a Peace Corp Volunteer in Western Province of Rwanda. Nico enjoys playing basketball and reading history. nico@vademocrats.org

Operations Intern

Megan is a graduate of Christopher Newport University with a degree in Political Science and American Studies. She is passionate about politics, social justice, and animal welfare. In her free time she enjoys fostering animals, reading books, and watching football.

Political Intern

Anna is a rising second-year at the University of Virginia, where she plans on double majoring in Politics and History. She is passionate about social justice and justice reform, and works part-time at a local law firm. Outside of work and school, she enjoys playing field hockey and cheering for the Miami Heat.

Political Intern

Ethan is a rising third-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University studying political science with a concentration in U.S. government. He is passionate about American politics and the inner workings of government. During his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family and friends and rewatching his favorite shows.

Communications Intern

Laci is a rising senior at the College of William and Mary studying Government and History. She is a summer intern for the VA Dems, where she combines her passions for politics, design, and marketing! In her free time, Laci loves running, instructing cycling classes, and spending time with friends and family (and her dog Dunkin).