Happy Women's History Month!

The NJYD is excited to share this month's upcoming events with you! Please see below for information on evens, highlights, and updates.

Millennial of the Month

 The NJYD is proud to announce that our President Fatima Heyward is the Millennial of the Month! A special thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for her. Please know that your support is greatly appreciated. Fatima, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Keep up the amazing and inspiring work. We are proud to have you as our president! 

Celebrating Women's History Month

Join the NJYD Women's Caucus on Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm for a special event in honor of Women's History Month! Panelists include Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake, Councilwoman Ashley Davis, and Young Democrats of America Executive VP Terri Chapman. Learn about their journeys, experiences, and powerful words of advice. This event will be facilitated by NJYD Women's Caucus Chair Bryana De Veaux. Opening remarks by NJYD President Fatima Heyward. This is an event that you don't want to miss! Register here. 

March Young Dem of the Month

Congratulations to our Young Dem of the Month, Adriana Abizadeh! Adriana serves as the NJYD Southern Vice President. Currently, she is the executive director of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) in Philadelphia. Adriana is also the President at Catalyst Consulting Group (CCG), a boutique consulting firm that is moving projects forward for nonprofits and other stakeholders in the Mercer County area. Adriana’s expertise is in supporting grassroots organizations with growth strategies and the development of welcoming and inclusive work cultures. Prior to launching CCG, Adriana was the executive director of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) in Trenton, NJ. Adriana has a BA from Rutgers University in Political Science with a minor in Security Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism. She also has an MS in Public Policy from Drexel University.

Nominate a Young Dem of the Month

We need young dem of the month nominations! Please submit it here. Nominations are due this month. We are finalizing our list of honorees for the rest of the year, so be sure to submit your nominations ASAP! Thank you for uplifting amazing young dems in the garden state. 

NJYD Community Online Platform

 Join the NJYD Community Online Platform! This online platform will provide a space to view NJYD upcoming events, job postings, resources, mentorship opportunities, and more. The NJYD Community Online Platform provides the tools and resources needed for young democrats to achieve their professional goals. To join the NJYD Community Online Platform, go here.  

Submit Your Event!

Let's support one another by attending each other's events! The NJYD would be delighted to help you promote your upcoming event! Submit your events by emailing us at [email protected].

Sincerely,

New Jersey Young Democrats
http://www.njyoungdems.com/