Meet the Team
2020-21 Chair: Dan Moran
Dan is a Junior at Cheshire High School and has been involved in his local HSDA chapter since his freshman year. He has worked on Congresswoman Hayes's and Senator Murphy's campaigns and was previously the programs director for the Connecticut High School Dems. He is excited to work hard this year and keep Connecticut blue.
2020-21 Vice-Chair: Sebastian Ward
Sebastian uses he/him pronouns, and is a rising senior at New Haven Academy and the Vice-Chair for CT High School Democrats of America. he is the co-founder and chair of the New Haven County HSDA chapter, also an intern for the office of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. In his free time, Sebastian enjoys debate and Model UN, and also runs a political education page on Instagram called @leftnortheast. You can reach Sebastian at sebastianward92@gmail.com
2020-21 Programs Director: Natalie DeLaCruz
Natalie is a Junior at Conard High in West Hartford and uses she/her pronouns. This is her second year serving as Co-President of Conard's HSDA chapter & her first year on CT's E-Board. She is currently doing fieldwork for the House Dems and working on local House races in her town. You can reach out to her at natd4820@gmail.com
2020-21 Communications Director: Thomas Peters
Thomas Peters (He/Him/His) is a Senior at Coginchaug Regional High School and is the current Communications Director for the High School Democrats of Connecticut. Thomas is currently working on multiple campaigns across the state of Connecticut to help elect democrats into office. As Chair of the Unity Caucus, he is advocating on behalf of people living with disabilities while also spreading awareness of mental health within the High School Democrats of America organization. You can reach out to him at thomasrhyspeters@gmail.com
2020-21 Legislative Director: Tristan Ward
Tristan Ward (he/him/his) is a sophomore at New Haven Academy and serves as the Legislative Director for the Connecticut High School Democrats and is the Vice-Chair for New Haven County High School Democrats chapter. He is also the Co-Captain of When We All Vote - Greater New Haven Squad and a member of the Connecticut Black Caucus. You can reach out to him at tristan103417@gmail.com