ABOUT
CHESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Freedom, Fairness, and Opportunity for all Americans, regardless of what they believe, who they are, and where they came from are the founding principles of the Chester County, Pennsylvania Democratic Committee. We strive to share these ideals within our neighborhoods, communities, county and country. We work to elect candidates who believe in these as well.
CCDC OFFICERS
LEADERSHIP
CCDC officers are selected by the Chester County Democratic Committee following the election of Committeepersons at the primary election of gubernatorial election years (most recently May 2022). Any vacancies are filled by the CCDC Executive Committee. The 5 officers meet regularly as the party’s Executive Board.
Charlotte Valyo
Chair Charlotte Valyo was elected on June 9, 2021. A resident of Schuylkill Township, she was previously chair of zone 11, the Northern Chester County Democratic Committee, which…
Jerry Pyne
Vice Chair Jerry Pyne, of East Whiteland Township, is a retired IT professional with experience in multiple startups and industry leaders like IBM. He is also retired…
Vanessa Babinecz
Vanessa Babinecz (nee Pope) is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Learning at the Agnes Irwin School. She has taught English and geography in Paris, Hargeisa, and…
Ann McNally
Treasurer Ann McNally of Birmingham Township is a retired financial executive with experience in a wide variety of large corporations spanning numerous industries. For 10 years…
Hans van Mol
Hans van Mol, a Tredyffrin resident, represents the younger generation of Democratic leadership. Hard work, respect, responsibility, and obligation motivate his commitment to serving all while…
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Audit Committee: Virind Gurjal
Bylaws Revision and Conventions Committee: Alex Treplyakov
Collaborative Planning Committee: Jerry Pyne
Communications Committee: Bill Phifer
Data Analytics: Gretchen H. Grant and David Rhoads
*Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee: Abdul Mughees Chandri
Finance Committee: Ann McNally
Fundraising and Events Committee: David Rhoads
Property Committee: Jerry Pyne
System Administration Committee: Jerry Pyne
*Training Committee: Michelle Smith
Voter Outreach Committee: Alan Yockey
*Ad hoc committees as defined in bylaws
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEMOCRATS WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR VALUES
DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATION
ZONES
Chester County’s Democratic Party is divided into 18 zones. Get involved locally. Find your zone.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Meet the Democrats who represent you in Chester County, Harrisburg, and Washington.
STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Elected officials who help decide the Democratic platform and endorse federal and state candidates.