Committees

The daily work of the Walla Walla Democrats is conducted by eight committees. All committees are staffed by volunteers. We invite you to reach out to any committees in which you may have interest.

  • Advocacy

    In organization.

  • Communications

    Shares information of interest with Walla Walla Democrats and the general public.

    Chair: Tim Copeland
    Members: Tom Schmerer, Craig Woodard, Brian Dohe, Missy Newcom, Nora Marie, Chuck Phillips, Bev Nash, Matt McKern

  • Data Operations

    Assists the Elections Committee with voter data analysis.

    Chair: Susan Todd
    Members: Tom Elstrom, Christopher Kelly, Amy Schwab, Brendan Johnson

  • Elections

    Recruits and assists Democratic candidates with their campaigns.

    Chair: Emily Tillotson
    Members: David Fogarty, Martha Anderson

  • Events

    Organizes all party gatherings, from parades to fundraisers and everything in between.

    Co-Chairs: Sharon Sweeney

  • Finance

    Manages the party’s financial resources and leads its fundraising activities.

    Chair: Amy Schwab
    Members: Tim Copeland, Jan Corn, Mary Moss, Missy Newcom, Mark Thompson, Melissa Shumake

  • Platform

    Directs the development of the Walla Walla County Democrats’ platform every two years.

    Chair: Frances Chvatal
    Members: Ron Kammer, Kristen Nicolayson, John Knapp, Jeff Robinson.

  • Volunteer Coordination

    Directs the activities of our many volunteers. Their skills include leading the troops and cat herding.

    Co-chairs: Jan Corn and Craig Woodard