Niles Hite, President
nh353@cornell.edu
Niles is a Junior at Cornell University, pursuing a degree in Communications with interests in race related politics, the stock market, and Black history. He's originally from Rockford, Illinois, is actively involved with Student Assembly and works at The Tatkon Writing Center outside of Dems. In his free time, Niles enjoys listening to music, working out, and watching reality TV. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to talk!
Saad Razzak, Vice President
sar334@cornell.edu
Saad is a Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Government. He is interested in American politics and international relations, specifically combatting economic inequality and the impact of wealth disparity on our society. He is a native of Baltimore, MD. On campus, apart from Dems, he is also involved in the Cornell International Affairs Society. Saad enjoys cooking, reading history books and political biographies. If you ever want to talk about politics or campus life, he’s always interested.
Matthew Kiviat, Treasurer
mlk256@cornell.edu
Matthew Kiviat is a Sophomore from Maryland studying government and minoring in history in the College of Arts and Sciences. Apart from serving as the current treasurer of Cornell Democrats, Matthew serves as a News Editor for The Cornell Daily Sun, the finance director of the Residential Student Congress, and is involved with Big Red Ambassadors. In his free time, Matthew loves running, taking pictures, and exploring nature!
Jorge Mariño, Secretary
jam894@cornell.edu
Jorge is a Junior at Cornell University, pursuing a degree in Government with an interest in International Relations. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Jorge is actively involved with Cornell Policy Group as a Foreign Affairs Analyst, concentrating on issues relating to economic development initiatives in Latin America. Besides politics, Jorge enjoys reading history books, photography, playing drums, guitar, and flute, and taking long walks around New York City. Jorge always loves a time and place to chat, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
Ella Hogan, Operations Director
erh92@cornell.edu
Ella is a freshman at Cornell University, pursuing a degree in government and history with interests in legal justice and equity. Originally from Central Massachusetts, Ella is actively involved with Prisoner Express, Governor Healey’s Youth Advisory Council, and served as a delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Outside of Dems, Ella enjoys hiking, trying out new coffee shops, reading, and writing. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or just to chat!
Adam Vinson, Political Director
asv33@cornell.edu
Adam is a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences studying Environment and Sustainability. He specializes in environmental policy, specifically relating to Ornithology. He serves as Executive Vice President of the Student Assembly and as Co-chair of Cornell’s Students for Harris chapter. When he’s not engaging in politics, Adam likes to explore the outdoors, and is an avid birdwatcher.
Avi Dhyani, Junior Political Director
ad2366@cornell.edu
Avi is a freshman at Cornell University pursuing a degree in public policy with an interest in campaign strategy. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia is actively involved with College Dems National, the Hindu Student Council, and the South Asian Student Council. Outside of Dems, Avi enjoys traveling, late-night hangouts with friends, driving, and waffle house. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
Ocean Karim, Communications Director
sok27@cornell.edu
Ocean Karim is a second-year MPH student concentrating in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, with interests spanning Public Health Communications, Policy, and various diseases. A proud New Yorker from Queens, he previously majored in Biology and Political Science at Stony Brook University while minoring in Environmental Studies, International Studies, and Health, Medicine, and Society. On campus, Ocean engages with multiple groups, including Cornell Sitara, Cornell Democrats, and the Graduate Students in Public Health, among others. Outside of academics, he enjoys knitting🧶, sharpening his cooking skills 👨🏽🍳, playing board/table-top/video games ♟️🎲, taking care of his plant army 🌱, exploring both nature 🌳,& the city 🏙️, eating out at restaurants 🍽️, and spending quality time with all his friends 👥. Ocean also loves going to a ton of events on campus, so if there’s something you’re interested in, hit him up, and he can keep y’all in the loop!
Simone Chan, Service Chair
sc3336@cornell.edu
Simone is a senior at Cornell University, pursuing a degree in Communication with interests in public affairs and international relations. Originally from California, Simone is actively involved with the Student Assembly, Cornell Policy Group, and various community advocacy projects. Outside of Dems, Simone can be found dancing, practicing martial arts, binge-watching TV series, or exploring new hobbies. Always approachable, Simone is ready to listen and share ideas with anyone who reaches out!