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# Our Mission

We work to unite SJSU students around the issues shaping San José, including housing, climate, equity, and opportunity, while driving civic participation and democratic activism across the South Bay.

## Our Story

The College Democrats at San José State University are a rapidly growing student organization dedicated to building progressive change in the heart of Silicon Valley. From voter outreach to community organizing, we bring together Spartans who are ready to lead, engage, and make an impact across San José and beyond.

## Our Values

The College Democrats at SJSU are guided by the core Democratic principles of equality, opportunity, and justice. We are committed to empowering student voices, strengthening civic participation, and building a more inclusive and sustainable future for San José, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

## Our History

The College Democrats at SJSU are guided by the core Democratic principles of equality, opportunity, and justice. We are committed to empowering student voices, strengthening civic participation, and building a more inclusive and sustainable future for San José, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

# Our Team

Meet the team behind College Democrats of San Jose State.

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### Spencer Hall

#### President

[Email](mailto:Spencer.hall@SJSU.edu)

[Linked-in](https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-hall-b21000353/)

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### Mehar Thakur

#### Vice-President

[Email](mailto:mehar.thakur@sjsu.edu)

[Linked-in](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meharthakur/)

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### Haily Reyes

#### Political Affairs Director

[Email](mailto:hailey.reyes@sjsu.edu)

[Linked-in](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-reyes-18247732b/)

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### Damon Ybarra

#### Treasurer

[Email](mailto:Damon.Ybarra@sjsu.edu)

[Linked-in](https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-ybarra-551629356/)

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### Vacant Position

#### Outreach Director

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## Upcoming Events

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## [Our New Website!](https://www.collegedemssjsu.org/blog/our-new-website)

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 Feb 16, 2026 5:13:00 PM

We’re Live! The College Democrats at San José State University are excited to announce that our new...

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