George Baldree (gwbaldree@gmail.com) is a senior at Kettering Fairmont High School and serves as Chair of the Ohio High School Democrats for the second year. Now based in the Dayton area, George previously lived in Antalya, Turkey, and is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently learning German. A passionate advocate for student engagement, he stays informed on current events both in the U.S. and internationally. Beyond politics, George participates in Choir, Orchestra, A cappella, Mock Trial, and Swimming. He is committed to revitalizing OHHSD and excited to lead the organization into our next chapter.

Sofia de Freitas (sofia.dfreitas321@gmail.com) is a senior at Hoover High School and serves as this years Chief of Staff. Sofia is also the vice president of her county young democrats chapter and captain of her schools debate team. Sofia was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and speaks fluent portuese, so public policy and international affairs have always been a main impact in her life. She has learned how to lead throughout her various activites and is excited to serve as this years Chief of Staff. 

Alysia Aldea (alysiaaldea@gmail.com) is a senior at Medina High School and is captain for her schools guard team. She also serves as her schools congressional debate captain and is second in the nation. She is very involved and committed in political organizing and grassroots efforts in politics and is working with congressional candidats for this years OHHSD term. 

Jessica Fike (jl.fike@icloud.com) is a senior from Fairfield, Ohio who is passionate about politics, policy, and journalism. She has been a part of HSDA for over a year and was last years Deputy Policy Director and staff writer for Progressive Teen. She is devoted to advancing and safeguarding students' press freedoms through her training in the Student Press Law Center's New Voices Advocacy Institute. 

Jasmine Ameh (jasmineameh863@gmail.com) is a senior at Olentangy Orange High School. Jasmine is Nigerian-American and is passionate about giving marginalized communities agency. Outside of the political space, she is the founder of an advocacy coalition called STREEM, runs tracks, and is involved in varous clubs. 

Violet Vitale (vvitale@laurelschool.org) is a senior at Laurel School in Cleveland. Violet is a part of speech and debate and runs a club called Letters of Love. She also plays varsity volleyball and softball for her school. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering with her local community theater and participating in local politics.