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HARRISBURG, Pa. - PennZone -- Pennsylvania Young Democrats have elected Andre Del Valle as the first Latino President as Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close. The elected leadership team through 2021 now consists of President Andre Del Valle, Vice President Laura Shadle, Treasurer Lindy Li, and Secretary David Bria. Andre previously served as President of the Philadelphia Young Democrats where he guided the chapter to national recognition as the Young Democrats of America Large Chapter of the Year.

"I'm excited to work alongside Laura, Lindy, and David. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from which PAYD can only benefit. Our immediate goal is to elect Democratic candidates in the 2019 municipal elections by organizing young Democrat groups across the Commonwealth. In the coming weeks, we will announce bold initiatives to support rural Democrats, build our grassroots support into action-oriented chapters, and encourage members to run for elected office up and down the ballot."

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Ali Fogarty, who most recently served as Vice President, has been appointed as the organization's Representative to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party State Committee. Elisa Giusto and Jonathan Gary will continue to serve as National Committeepersons to the Young Democrats of America.

Additionally, during the general business meeting, President Del Valle announced his intention to make the below appointments to key positions on the Executive Committee and Executive Board:
• Gianni Hill, Executive Director
• TJ DeLuca, Parliamentarian
• Jim Heckman, Northwestern Region Director
• Chelcie Alcorn, Southwestern Region Director
• Sarah Pearson, Northcentral Region Director
• Brittney Rodas, Southcentral Region Director
• Jenis Walsh, Northeastern Region Director
• Dustin Morris, Southeastern Region Director

Further information on the new Executive Committee and Executive Board, including biographies and further appointments, can be found at https://www.payoungdems.org/meet-the-board/.