Elections will take place for all FCDP officer and State Executive Committee positions. If you are a registered Democrat residing in Forsyth County, North Carolina and would like to be considered for one of these important volunteer positions, please read the job descriptions, then complete the Officer Candidate Interest form and/or the State Executive Committee Interest Form. If you know someone who would be a good candidate for one of the positions, complete the Recommendations form. Nominations will also be taken from the floor at the convention.
SUBMITTED CANDIDATE INFORMATION
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CHAIR
Jennifer Marshall
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- I have been the county chair for the past two years. I have served the party as the 1st Vice chair from 2018-2019, was the secretary/treasurer of my precinct, and the 5th district representative on the platforms and resolutions committee. I have been a member of the state executive committee since 2016 and in 2020 I was elected to represent NC on the Democratic National Committee. It is through that position that I also serve as a member of the State Executive Council, and the State Legislative Policy Committee. In 2022 I was elected to serve on the NCDP Council of Review.
- I have worked on campaigns at the local, state and federal level. I was a volunteer for Obama 2008 and 2012, Kay Hagen in 2014 and for Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in 2016. I ran for political office in the primary of 2018. I moved on to work on the Kimbrough for sheriff campaign for the 2018 general election. I was selected to be a part of Biden’s North Carolina progressives outreach council in 2020 and I was Sabrina Coone’s campaign manager in 2022.
- I was a district executive with the Boy Scouts of America and am currently a teacher and small business owner.
- My passion is organizing. From organizing precincts in our county to working on campaigns for myself and others, my sole goal was to energize and engage people so that we could effect change through the democrats we elected into office. I will bring this energy to organize to help advance democrats in both Forsyth County and North Carolina.
1st VICE CHAIR
Mariruth Kennedy
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Current 1st Vice Chair, Precinct Committeewoman
- Treasurer Vivian Joiner for South Ward Campaign and various campaigns in Florida
- President of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Tampa FL
- President of the Board of Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
- Inaugural Board of Pride & Passion Tampa Museum of Art's 2nd largest Fundraiser
- Started Women in Equality Events for Equality Florida
- Started and have run three successful businesses
- Organized The Big Knock, we knocked on over 2,000 doors in one day
- Started the Power Hour to connect and inform
- Fostered community among volunteers, encouraging more connection in precincts
2nd VICE CHAIR
3rd VICE CHAIR
Hunniya Ahmad
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Currently serve as the 3rd ViceChair
- Volunteering in places I have previously lived during election seasons
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- President of Circle K International at WFU-- service organization, President of HS debate team
- Grown social media presence on our accounts, volume and numbers
- Connected more with younger voters + using different trends in order to gain traction
- Been consistent with posting schedules over time.
SECRETARY
Pat Eisenach
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Current:
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Current:
- FCDP Secretary for the past two years
- Maintain FCDP website, 2019 to present, including updating content and responding to contact form submissions
- Maintain FCDP online calendar, 2019 to present
- Precinct 803 Vice Chair, 2017 to present; maintain precinct contact list, write and send precinct newsletter, assist in organizing precinct and West Central Dems cluster events
- 2024: Recruited, scheduled & oversaw poll greeters for Early and Election Day polling places
- 2022: Gala committee - assisted with invitations, follow-up correspondence, check-in procedure. Organized and implemented candidate sign delivery to Election Day polling locations. Assisted with poll greeter organizing
- 2019-2022: 3rd Vice Chair, Forsyth County Democratic Women
- 2020: Organized and implemented letter writing campaign, involving 330 letter writers who wrote over 20,000 letters to low turn-out voters
- 2018-2020: Member, Volunteer Coordinating Committee; organized signups for event volunteers
- 2016-2023: Recruited, scheduled & oversaw volunteers at FCDP booth at Carolina Classic Fair
- Long-time volunteer with the FCDP: poll greeter, canvasser, office help, event volunteer, rides to polls co-coordinator
- Assistant Treasurer of Mary Dickinson for District 74 NC House, 2014; handled donations and completed the financial reports sent to the NCSBOE
- 2013-2015: Secretary, Church Council
- 2009-2010: Secretary, Pastor Search Committee: wrote Minutes of weekly Search Committee meetings, handled all correspondence with applicants and pastor candidates
- 2008-2020: Church Communications Coordinator: wrote content for and maintained church website and Facebook page; publicized events in newspaper and social media
- Besides writing Minutes of the meetings of the Executive Board, County Executive meetings, and County Conventions, I have worked to improve communications within the Party through the website, newsletter, Facebook group, and direct email.
State Executive Committee Member
Jordan Googe
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Current SEC member, Vice Chair Precinct 604, legislative engagement, speech writing
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- Speech writing, canvassing, asked to manage campaigns
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
- 20+ years of community engagement and economic development
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
- WS Regional Assoc of Realtors Political Affairs Award 2025, 10 years in RPAC (Realtor Party) 10+ years, WSRAR Joint Legislative Committee, NC Institute of Political Leadership Fellow, NC Realtors State Political Coordinator for Rep. Potts 2017-Present, Leadership WS Class of 2021, WS Rotary Board of Directors 2025-, former board chair of Winston Salem Ambassadors, Authoring Action, former board member of Little Theatre of Winston Salem, current board member of 40+ Stage Co & Winston Salem Recreation & Parks Commission, Junior Chamber International Senator #70375. Reestablished Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership NC West as its own 501c3, Leadership Seminar Chair 2020-2022, Director of Programming, Director of Facilitators, volunteered at various sites nationally as group Facilitator, & Phase 1 Presenter (Personal Leadership).
Natasha Smith
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- FCDP 1st Vice
- FCDP Dem Women 3rd Vice Chair
- FCDP YD Interim Chair
- Previous SEC member
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- Harris for President
- OFA
- Joines for Mayor
- Malcolm for Congress
- Valene (Franco) McMasters for Judge
Andrea Grater
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Precinct Secretary, Apex Precinct 20-09
- Active volunteer since President Obama's first campaign
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- Supported Wake County Board of Elections, North Carolina House and Senate campaigns
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
- Human Resources professional for 20+ years
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
- I am very proud of the skills that I bring to my volunteer roles from my profession in HR. My strong people skills, building relationships, resolving conflicts, and reading the room. I am also used to juggling logistics, managing policies, and working within structures.
Thomas Caldwell
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- SEC member since February 2023, 205 Paisley Precinct Chair since July 2017, FCDP 6th District Rep 2020-2022
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
- Contributed several recommendations to SEC as a member of the committee.
Albert Porter
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Chair, Vice Chair of Precinct 403
- 2nd Vice Chair FCDP
- 1st Vice Chair 12th Congressional District
- SEC member
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- GOTV Coordinator for Allen Joines, Paul Lowe and Dan Besse
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
- A member of the NCDP Delegation to the National Democratic Convention 2004-2024
Benjamin Spencer
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Precinct 131 Chair/Vice Chair Since 2017
- 2 Term Plats and Resolutions Rep for the Fifth Congressional District
- Current and 3 Term SEC Member Since 2021
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- Bob Stitcher For County Commissioner Volunteer (2016)
- 2016 and 2020 Bernie Campaign Volunteer
- Jeff Macintosh For City Council Volunteer (2016)
- Phillip Carter For County Commissioner Volunteer (2022)
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
- I have shown a passion that few can match when to comes to this work. One example is I have shown, up to every meeting since elected and stayed for all of them (Some were 10 Hours).
Jimmie Boyd
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- Precinct Leader
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- Precinct Leader, ran for City Council
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
- Past President of NAACP
- Currently E-B member of NAACP
- WSFC School Hall of Fame Committee
- Recording Secretary of WS Sportsmen Club
- Veteran
- Safety and Security Ministry at my church
- Background Investigator for Winston Salem Police Department
Accomplishments (what have you done that you are most proud of that relates to the office sought)
- Getting young people involved in politics
Ken Crumb
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
Past Democratic Party experience (for example, offices served, committee participation, volunteer participation)
- SEC committee Member, Precinct Chair
Other political organizing or campaign experience?
- AAC African American Caucus , Forsyth County
Other organizing experience other than political party or political campaign? (business, not-for profit, military, etc.)
- NAACP