2019-2020Â EXECUTIVE BOARD
Get to Know Us!
Heather Hunter
President
Heather is a fourth year Political Science major and Pre-law minor at Flagler College and is originally from Daytona Beach, Florida. She has previously worked on various local and national political campaigns as well as ballot initiatives within the state of Florida. Prior to being elected Vice President of FCD, she served as chapter President and Vice President of the Flagler College Democrats. On campus, she has been involved in Student Government as well as worked with a law professor for an independent research study.
Will Davis is a 1L at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport. After law school, he plans to move to Hawai'i to practice environmental and real estate law. Previously, Will attended the University of Central Florida and Gulf Coast State College, where he received a degree in political science with a focus in intelligence and national security. Will also served as the Director of Membership for FCD (2018-2019) and Deputy Director of Membership (2017-2018).
Kala Tedder
Chief Financial Officer
Kala Tedder is a 2nd-year Political Science and Environmental Science & Policy dual degree student at the University of South Florida, Tampa campus. Her political involvement stems back to the 2016 election, where she first gained experience doing field work. Later, in 2018 she became the Chairwoman of Florida High School Democrats and also ran for the Polk County School Board. Her passions include environmental justice and education advocacy.
Nathan Davis
Director of Political Affairs
Nathan Davis is a rising senior at Florida State University studying political science with a minor in urban and regional planning. He also currently serves as President of the College Democrats at FSU where he previously served as Vice President. Nathan has extensive field experience with state and national campaigns, and he is passionate about economic and environmental justice, especially for marginalized communities. Nathan is dedicated to growing FCD's influence in state legislative and electoral politics ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Gabby Miernik
Director of Communications
Gabby is a 4th-year Political Science major at Florida Atlantic University and is originally from Dunkirk, NY. Gabby is currently the Founder and President of Lambda Alpha Lambda Diaternity and very passionate for fighting for the LGBTQ+ community. Gabby has an extensive history working in communication, multimedia and journalism and is now dedicated, along with her team, to build a bigger and better Communication system for FCD.
Michael Kester
Director of Membership
Michael Kester is a 2nd-year Political Science student at Seminole State College, where he founded the school's FCD chapter. He first got involved in local politics during the 2018 election cycle and hasn't looked back since, serving on the executive board of the Young Democrats of Seminole County and working on Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy's reelection campaign. Michael is committed to growing FCD's influence and building the groundwork for a massively successful 2020 campaign.
Isaly Ortiz
Secretary
Isaly is a third year Political Science student at at Barry University. She served as Secretary for the Barry University College Democrats and is now serving a second term as president. She is from Chicago, IL. Isaly is passionate about gun control and immigration and continues to advocate for these issues passionately.