North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats

President

Peter Alfredson of Wake County

Peter Alfredson was elected as President of the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats in 2009 without opposition. Peter brings to this position a strong set of accomplishments and experiences. Peter first became involved in Teen Democrats in the Spring of 2008, when he attended the 2008 YDNC State Convention. Within a week, Peter was appointed by President Hailey Best to the position of At-Large Representative on the NCATD Executive Board. He held that position until he became Vice President of Fundraising in October of 2008. During this time, Peter was working to organize a club at his school, Enloe High School in Raleigh. Using a unique combination of technology and personal outreach, Peter was able to organize the Enloe Teen Democrats in only two months. At their first meeting, held during exam week, more than 20 people showed up. The picture of the Enloe Teen Democrats assembled at that meeting is still displayed on the North Carolina Democratic Party website. At the same meeting, Peter was chosen by his peers to lead the Enloe Teen Democrats as President for the next year. Under his leadership, the Enloe Teen Democrats quickly became the largest chapter in the state. Peter's experiences as founder and President of this club give him a unique perspective on the challenges and successes that Teen Democrats face all over the state as they build new chapters. Peter takes those accomplishments to heart in his role as NCATD President. Peter is committed to making sure that local chapter leaders have the resources and support they need in order to effectively accomplish their goals. He will also work to reform the chartering process and make it easier for clubs to connect with the state organization. Peter is committed to being open and accessible and will never forget who he works for. Peter lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is a rising senior at Enloe High School.

1st Vice President of Publicity

Josh Hughes of Alamance County

Josh Hughes was elected as Vice President of Fundraising in 2009. Josh, born in 1992, is currently a sophomore at Western Alamance High School in Elon, North Carolina. Josh has always had a deep and abiding interest in politics, international affairs, and economics, and has advocated for his peers on many occasions. In March 2008, Josh was elected as Treasurer of the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats. During his term, Josh worked to increase the operating funds of the organization and balance the budget. As a Freshman, Josh was active in his high school’s Young Democrats chapter, organizing both a Voter Information Day and a Voter Registration Drive which brought over one-hundred young people (and a few teachers) into the political process. He was elected President of the chapter in May 2008. In April 2009, Josh was elected as the First Vice-President of Publicity for the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats. In this position, he hopes to work to increase communication between local chapters, the statewide organization, and the High School Caucus of the Young Democrats of America. During the 2008 election cycle, Josh volunteered for many campaigns. As an intern for Obama for America, Josh served as the Youth Coordinator for his county and logged over two-hundred hours of service. During this time, Josh concurrently volunteered for the Kay Hagan for United States Senate Campaign, serving as both a Regional Director and a Campus Coordinator. Josh also worked on the Hampton Dellinger Lieutenant Gubernatorial Campaign and served as a Regional Coordinator. In addition, Josh served as a Youth Coordinator for State Senator Tony Forriest's campaign and volunteered as an intern for State Representative Alice Bordsen's campaign. He also volunteered for June Atkinson’s Campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue’s Campaign for the Governorship of North Carolina. When he is not involved in politics, Josh enjoys serving on the Student Government of his high school. He was elected as Freshman President in October 2007 and is currently serving as Sophomore Vice-President. Owing to his interest in economics, Josh joined his high school’s Finance Club as a freshman and serves as its Senior Vice-President. Josh is a member of the Boy Scouts of America and is currently a Life Scout, serving as the President of his troop’s Venture Patrol. Finally, he is a member of the Leadership Team of his high school’s History Club and plays for the varsity tennis team.   

2nd Vice President of Club Expansion and Membership

Cara Daussin of Wake County

Cara Daussin was reelected to a third term as Vice President of Club Expansion and Fundraising in 2009. Her goals for this year are to promote interest in politics among her fellow peers. Cara is also involved in Spanish Club, NHS, and track. She also loves to travel. Last summer, she went to Argentina and this summer she spent 6 weeks in China. Cara is a rising senior at Apex High School and lives in Apex, North Carolina.

3rd Vice President of Fundraising

Jordan Wong of Wake County

In the fall of 2008 Jordan Wong began his work with the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats as an At-Large Representative after an unsuccessful bid at the vice-presidency. However, in the following months Jordan would seek this position again and at the 2009 Spring Convention, Jordan was elected and assumed the role as 3rd Vice-President of Fundraising. Jordan plans to work diligently with his fellow Executive Board members to expand the NCATD and locate his fellow democrats throughout the state. During his term as Vice-President of Fundraising, Jordan plans to raise voluminous quantities of capital fiat for both the NCATD and the party. Prior to Jordan’s involvement in the NCATD, he extensively campaigned for then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, however, as the primary season came to a close, Jordan began campaigning for then-Senator Barack Obama. Jordan currently lives in Cary, North Carolina and is a rising senior at William G. Enloe High School.

Secretary

P.J. Connelly of Craven County

Treasurer

Will Hopper of Wake County

Will Hopper was elected as Treasurer of the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats in 2009. Will began his work with the NCATD in the spring of 2008, when he became a founding member of the Enloe High School Teen Democrats in Raleigh, the largest chapter in the state. Before becoming immersed in the full-time responsibilities the NCATD entails, Will worked tirelessly on the presidential campaign of then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Following the conclusion of the Democratic primaries, Will devoted his time to the campaigns of future President Barack Obama and future Governor Beverly Perdue. Will's tireless dedication eventually earned him the Jerry Meek Service Award. Following these outstanding achievements, Will won election to the position of NCATD Treasurer without opposition. Upon taking office, Will pledged to collaborate with executive board members, doing his part to ensure unity and cooperation among NCATD members and ascertain a successful year for the organization. In addition to his NCATD responsibilities, Will also serves as the Vice Secretary General of the North Carolina Association of Model United Nations. Will lives in Raleigh and is a junior at Enloe High School.

Advisor

Caroline Farmer of Wake County

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