NJYD JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER!



We are excited to share this month's upcoming events with you! Please see below for information on events, highlights, and updates.



Pride Month



June marks a time of joy, unity, and empowerment as we come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and acknowledge the ongoing fight for equality. Pride Month serves as a vibrant reminder of the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead. As we celebrate Pride Month, let us remember the importance of continuing the fight for equality beyond the month of June. Let's listen to the voices of those who have been marginalized and oppressed, and actively work towards building a world that embraces and celebrates the beautiful diversity of human identity. Together, we can create a future where everyone can live authentically and love without limitations. Happy Pride Month!







Introducing the New Board



In May, we held our biennial convention, resulting in the successful election of our dedicated and passionate 2023 - 2025 board.



Our board will continue to work alongside other NJYD leadership team members and county chapters to bring forth progressive and Democratic values across New Jersey. 



Congratulations to our newly elected board:



- President: Fatima Heyward

- Executive Vice President: Eash Haughton

- Northern Vice President:Ahmet Akdag

- Central Vice President: Juan Carlos Nordelo

- Southern Vice President:Quinton Law

- Treasurer:Joseph Johnson

- Secretary: Catherine Tung

- National Committeewoman:Samantha Minchello

- National Committeeman:Jason Bergman



Read our press release here <[link removed]>.











Juneteenth Celebration <[link removed]>







Join our New Jersey Young Democrats Black Caucus, in partnership with the NJDSC Black Caucus and the South Jersey Young Democrats Black Caucus for this Juneteenth Celebration!



This event will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at 6:30pm at Vera Bar & Grill in Cherry Hill. Join us for an amazing time as we recognize and celebrate Juneteenth. This event is free, but registration is required. 







RSVPhere <[link removed]>!











June Young Dem of the Month







Congratulations to our June Young Dem of the Month, Samantha Minchello! This month, the NJYD delegation will head to the Young Democrats of America Convention, and we are proud to have Samantha as our Delegation Chair and National Committeewoman! She also serves as the YDA Mid-Atlantic Regional Deputy Director and the President of the Monmouth County Young Democrats. Her dedication is further showcased by being on the Young Professionals Committee for the Jersey Shore Partnership.



Samantha is President & CEO of Maidenstone Strategies, a political and governmental consulting firm based out of Monmouth County. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of the Monmouth County Democrats and now works in governmental affairs for the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, Inc. Samantha also previously served in the Murphy Administration as an Aide to the Governor, handling intergovernmental affairs. Samantha holds a B.A. from Montclair State University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Rutgers University.



While her professional accomplishments are impressive, Samantha's devotion to her family is equally remarkable. She cherishes her time spent with her two kids, Carter and Cassie, and their bond serve as a reminder of the importance of balancing personal and professional pursuits.



Congratulations again, Samantha! Your outstanding leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the Democratic Party make us proud to have you on our team!



















Young Democrats of America Convention







The New Jersey Young Democrats is proud to announce our delegation for the upcoming Young Democrats of America (YDA) convention! The convention will take place from June 18th-21st in Las Vegas. Delegates will represent New Jersey while voting on important issues, resolutions, and more! Thank you to our 2023 Delegation:



- Fatima Heyward (NJYD President)

- Samantha Minchello (Delegation Chair and National Committeewoman)

- Jason Bergman (National Committeeman)

- Ahmet Akdag

- Aileen Merino

- Christopher Bauknight

- Deborah Tejada

- Habib Kader

- Harris Laufer

- James Santonastaso

- Jarquiza Ayers

- Jasmine Metellus

- Jesse Schwartzman

- Jordan J Stewart

- Leslye Moya

- Nicholas Dannenfelser

- Priscilla Garces

- Quinton Law

- Rafael Tafur

- Stephanie Casella

- Tajalah Bell

- Timothy Awojobi

- Verne Whitlock Jr.





Special thanks to our sponsors: New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists, US Senator Bob Menendez, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Congressman Andy Kim, Senator Troy Singleton, Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer, Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, Assemblyman Gary Schaer, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds Jackson, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Mayor Mohamed T. Khairullah, Deputy Mayor Quinton Law, Moorestown Democratic Council Members, Councilwoman Heather Cooper, Vincent Barragan - Montgomery Township Committee, Municipal Administrator Intashan Chowdhury, Mayrose Wegmann - New Leaders Council, Kivvit, Comcast Corporation and NBCUniversal PAC, NJ Laborers, Afsheen Shamsi



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As we continue to build a strong and engaged community of Young Democrats in New Jersey, it is essential that we stay informed about the events and activities happening across our state. To achieve this, we are uplifting ourGoogle form <[link removed]>for local news and announcements. 



TheGoogle form <[link removed]>will be used to collect local news and announcements from your local area. This will help us to stay up-to-date with local political news and other relevant issues. We kindly request that you fill out the form with any local news and announcements you'd like to share.



We will be on break during July! 



Yours in action,







Angelita Martinez







NJYD Digital Communications Director



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