Meet the
California Democratic Council's
Executive Board
Vision Statement
The California Democratic Council (CDC) exists to serve California Clubs and Central Committees and strives to give them a voice at the state level. We envision a symbiotic relationship between the CDC, Clubs, and Central Committees based on grassroots energy, leadership, passion, collaboration, and integrity.
Mission Statement
The California Democratic Council (CDC) provides a network of various resources and services to ensure Democratic Clubs serve every California Democrat. We advocate for all clubs and central committees to have a voice at the state level. The CDC helps affiliated Democratic Clubs and Central Committees in the development and advocacy of platform items and resolutions, as well as organize and grow through training, skill building, intra club collaboration, and candidate development.
Executive Board Members
Elected Board Members

Norma Alcala
President

Paula Mejia
Vice President

Adriana Jenson
Treasurer

VacantSecretary

Carlos Mendoza
Controller

James Albert
Southern California Coordinator

Larry Johnson
Central California Coordinator

Maria Grijalva
Northern California Coordinator
Committee Chairs

Omar Rincon
Technology Chair

Olivia Navarro
Membership and Credentialing Chair

Kristal Edwards-Jones
Constitution and Bylaws Chair

Carlos Alcala
Communications Chair

Vacant
Fundraising Chair

Vacant
Organizational Development Chair

Vacant
Platform and Policy Development Chair
“I have always regarded the California Democratic Council as one of the United States’ most important centers of citizen participation in politics.”
- John F. Kennedy