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My Background

I grew up in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and my love for politics began at a young age while working on my uncle's Republican campaign. However, it wasn’t until I joined Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper’s campaign that I truly found my political home. She helped me realize that my values—shaped by my upbringing—aligned with the Democratic Party’s commitment to supporting communities and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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My Italian and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage instilled in me a deep sense of civic responsibility—the belief that we must actively contribute to the well-being of those around us. I want to ensure that families can keep their heat on, afford their medications, and love who they want to love without fear or hardship.

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As Secretary, I will work to ensure that the Utah Democratic Party is organized and coordinated in its efforts so that our candidates, elected officials, county parties, and caucuses have the resources and support they need to keep up the fight.

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Experience

2021-2025

Chair
Utah County Democratic Party

  • Elected FIVE city council members.

  • ​Created the Candidate Liason Program

  • Set strategic direction to build the County's bench.

  • Recruit and mobilize volunteers for Candidates and the County.

  • Candidate recruitment led to five Democrats being elected in the County.

  • Fundraising efforts led to raising $10,000.

  • Oversaw County Party operations.

2023-2025

Chair of County Chairs
Utah Democratic Party

  • Elected by the Utah Party's Democratic County Chairs to be their representative at the state level.

  • Convinced the State Party Leadership to pay for texting for County Parties to advertise their County Convention to their local Democrats to improve community engagement.

  • Advocated for County Chairs' needs in the Executive Committee.

  • Secured grant funding for counties in a caucus or convention costs.

  • Ensured training sessions for New County Party Leaders on Votebuilder and best practices for their Finances.

2024

Campaign Manager
Rep. Ashlee Matthews

  • We were one of two House District Candidates in Utah that outperformed Kamala Harris in a historic election.

  • Coordinating Campaign Operations internally and with other candidates.

  • Crafted the campaign messaging by ensuring that it resonated with voters.​

  • Managed campaign strategy by highlighting Candidates' successes in the Legislature.  

  • Worked with both State and County Leadership.

Other Affiliations:

  • Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (DNC)

    • Amici Circle Member​

  • Utah Democratic Party's Disability Caucus​​

    • 2nd Vice Chair (2021-Present)​

  • American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

    • Ambassador Constituent Team Lead for Utah CD03 (2023-Present)​

  • Young Democrats of Utah

    • Member​ (2012-Present)​

    • Prior Events Coordinator (2018-2019)

  • Utah Democratic Party's Candidate Recruitment Committee

    • Member​ (2020-Present)​​

  • Women's Democratic Club

  • Democratic Women of Utah County

  • Italian-American Civics League of Utah

    • President of the Women's Chapter​

    • Historian

  • National Organization of Italian American Women

Strengthening Utah’s Democratic Party from the ground up—expanding resources statewide, improving communication and creating transparency.

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