2008-2009 HCYD Officers
	President - Carlos Ayala Carlos grew up in Houston's East side and was raised as a second generation Democrat. He attended the University of Houston and earned a B.S. in Political Science and a B.A. in Economics. Carlos joined HCYD in 2001 and was elected VP of Events in 2007 and elected President in 2008.
Picture Coming Soon	Vice President  - Erica Contreras Erica was born and raised as a Democrat in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of University of Houston and has an MBA from University of St. Thomas. Erica works as an AVP at Wells Fargo Bank and serves as the National Chair of Minority Caucus of the Young Democrats of America since 2007.
	Events Director - Roaxana Prunty Roaxana was raised in Houston, TX and graduated from the University of Houston and then from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's degree in nutrition. She works as a registered and licensed dietitian counseling low-income individuals on healthy eating practices. When she isn't working, she enjoys volunteering for progressive causes and organizations such as the Texas Young Democrats and women's rights issues. Roaxana is also the chair of the Texas Young Democrats Women's Caucus and volunteers for various Democratic campaigns. When she's not busy with these activities, she enjoys traveling, horseback riding, and cooking.
Picture Coming Soon	Development Director  - Meghan Smith Meghan was raised as a Democrat in Spring, Texas. She is a graduate of Sam Houston State University. Meghan works as a paralegal and serves as the National Vice Chair of Veterans and Military Affairs Caucus of the Young Democrats of America since 2008.
	Communications Director  - Conrad Camit Born in Houston and raised in the thriving metropolis of Iowa Colony, Conrad went on to graduate from the cow pastures of Texas A&M University with a mechanical engineering degree and an MBA.  Conrad has served as "master of the web" for HCYD since December 2006 and currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Houston Stonewall Young Democrats (shout out to my Stonewall peeps!).  Conrad very much enjoys traveling, playing with his dog Avery, eating out, and enjoying a good laugh (HA-HA!).
President Emeritus - Rick Brennan - 2004-2006 President Emeritus - Kate Rybka - 2006-2007 President Emeritus - Maximiliano Cardenas III - 2007-2008