2026 - 2027

GCDC Executive Committee

Front Row (left to Right)*
Kathleen Kellar - Sergeant-At-Arms, info@glodemsva.org
Kathy Phillips - Parliamentarian, info@glodemsva.org
Suzanne Alexander - Treasurer, info@glodemsva.org
Pam Garner - Chair, chair@glodemsva.org
Dianne Carter-DeMayo - 1st Congressional District Chair

Back Row (left to right)*
Joe Crandell -
former Treasurer
Sarajane Troxel
  - Secretary, info@glodemsva.org
Leonne Arsenovic - Data Manager, info@glodemsva.org
David Helms - Vice Chair, vchair@glodemsva.org

* Name, Committee Position and Email

Our Mission

To organize and mobilize citizens; to recruit and elect Democratic candidates at all levels of government; and to champion the principles of democracy, equality, and inclusion.

Our Vision

To improve the quality of life by ensuring all citizens have access to the vote, economic opportunity, and excellent public education; to work for a clean environment, health, safety, and justice for all.

What we stand for

  • Equal Rights and equal justice for all.

  • Free market economy that works for everyone.

  • Free and fair elections with easy access for all voters.

  • Affordable and accessible health care. 

  • Protecting our environment for future generations. 

  • Equal rights regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

  • Women’s right to make reproductive health decisions without government interference.

  • Fair and equitable tax reform that will support workers and small businesses 

  • Protecting Social Security and Medicare

  • Right to own guns subject to reasonable regulation. 

  • The right of all workers to be paid a living wage and to be treated with respect.

  • Freedom to worship as you choose for yourself.