Regional Directors
The California Young Democrats Executive Board is composed of ten elected executive officers, eleven Regional Directors, and the Presidents of the California College Democrats and the California High School Democrats. Scroll down and get to know our 2025-2026 Regional Directors!
NORTH STATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Evan Cragin
Home Chapter: Sacramento County Young Democrats | Learn More about Evan
Evan Cragin is a housing advocate, transit enthusiast, and electoral politics enthusiast. He currently serves as President of the Sacramento County Young Democrats, an elected California Democratic Party E-Board delegate, and a board member of House Sacramento, a local pro-housing “YIMBY” group.
Raised in Berkeley, Evan was a UC Davis transfer, earning his B.A. in Political Science, where he served on the board of the Davis College Democrats, worked on several local campaigns, and was later a field representative for Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry after graduating. Evan now works as Operations Director for Sacramento City Councilmember Caity Maple.
NORTH COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Miles Dillingham
Home Chapter: College Democrats at Sonoma State University | Learn More about Miles
Miles Dillingham is a progressive studying political science at SSU. He formed the Young Democrats at Sonoma State University in 2024 with the goal of making it a voice for young people who want to see change within the Democratic Party. With SSUYD he has capitalized on the dissatisfaction felt by voters across all age ranges to help in building a pro labor movement focused on economic justice and preventing the transfer of wealth away from working and middle class Californians. CYD is a vehicle for change which he is proud to be a representative of for the North Coast.
BAY AREA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Nina Chuang
Home Chapter: Silicon Valley Young Democrats | Learn More about Nina
Nina Chuang is a proud daughter of Taiwanese and Malaysian immigrants and passionate advocate for systems change through grassroots organizing and public service. She earned her degree in Nutrition and Food Science and Asian American Studies from San José State University, where she served as Student Body President and CEO of Associated Students. Grounded in foundations of student leadership and ethnic studies, Nina found her voice in public service to amplify underrepresented voices and build coalitions rooted in justice. She also serves as Communications Chair of the California Democratic Party Women’s Caucus and Secretary of the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club.
NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
India Buenrostro
Home Chapter: Fresno County Young Democrats
India Buenrostro currently serves as CYD’s North Valley Regional Director! She began her Young Democrats journey just a year ago with the newly formed Madera Young Democrats, while working as a Field Organizer for one of the most vulnerable congressional seats in the country. She is now a field representative for freshman Congressman Adam Gray and serves as Fresno County Young Democrats President. She is excited to maintain, restart, and expand the Young Democrats movement in the northern part of the valley to maintain our Democratic holds in the reddest part of our state!
SOUTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
David Mariscal
Home Chapter: Tulare County Young Democrats | Learn More about David
David Mariscal is a proud son of California’s Central Valley — a region that feeds the nation and fuels its future. Based in Visalia and a student at Fresno State, he made history as the Youngest Central Committee Member in California for either party. He previously served as President of the College of the Sequoias Young Democrats and now serves as South Valley Regional Director. David also works in the California State Senate, where he advocates for working families and uplifts the voices of rural communities across one of the state’s most essential and resilient regions.
CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Position Vacant
The position of Regional Director for the Central Coast is vacant.
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Anissa Raja
Home Chapter: Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Anissa Raja is the President of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats and has led the organization towards building a stronger financial strategy, expanding membership engagement, and advancing progressive causes across the region.
As a dedicated advocate for CYD’s growth, Anissa has played a pivotal role in helping CYD achieve its best fundraising year since its establishment. She is committed to building on this momentum and pushing CYD to achieve its best fundraising year yet again, ensuring that young voices are heard loud and clear—fighting for progress, justice, and a Democratic Party that fully reflects the values we hold dear.
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Ryan Pham
Home Chapter: Orange County Young Democrats | Learn More about Ryan
Ryan graduated from UC Riverside with a degree in Public Policy and has dedicated his career to serving his community. Ryan brings a diversified background that includes international aid, LA LGBT Center's homeless youth department, supply chain, and most recently, as a Quality Assurance Engineer for a tech startup.
Born and raised in Orange County, Ryan is the proud son of Vietnamese immigrants. He also serves as the Orange County Young Democrats' Membership Director, where he has tripled membership since the beginning of his tenure and as an Assembly District Delegate for AD70.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Position Vacant
The position of Regional Director for Riverside County is vacant.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Gabriel Alfaro
Home Chapter: San Bernardino County Young Democrats
Gabriel Alfaro is a press operator for URSA Local Printing and a proud member of USW Local 675, where he serves as an executive board member and union representative for his shop. He got involved in young democrats as Communications Director for the CYD Latine Caucus, where he now serves as Vice Chair. Gabriel has served as President of SBCYD since his election in January 2025 and as Regional Director for SB County. Before becoming a press operator, he worked as a political consultant for 8 years and has run over 25 campaigns ranging from School Board to State Legislative races.
SOUTH STATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Shaina Tigar
Home Chapter: San Diego County Young Democrats | Learn More about Shaina
Shaina Tigar earned a Masters degree in Public Administration from SDSU. She served as the Campaign Coordinator for Congressman Scott Peters from 2021-2024, where she oversaw field operations, coordinated fundraising efforts, and helped mobilize voters to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in San Diego and across the country. Shaina now serves as Press Secretary in Congressman Peters’ District Office. She is currently the Vice President of the San Diego County Young Democrats. Shaina believes young people's participation in politics is critical to the health and future of our democracy, and that our work has never been more consequential.
Want to get involved with the Executive Board or even run for a position yourself? Start by familiarizing yourself with the Bylaws of the California Young Democrats, contacting our team, and attending our regional and statewide events.