Meet the e-board
2020-2021
President
Declan Graham
Declan Graham is a rising senior eager to expand his horizons. From Franklin Square NY, he is double majoring in political science and economics with a minor in International Relations. In the past he has volunteered on campaigns for Perry Gershon, Will Ferraro, and Valerie Cartwright while also working on George Margos campaign. Additionally, he recently interned at Senator Kaminsky’s office. As the previous Secretary and Treasurer of Stony Brook College Democrats, Declan is excited to expand the club in his new role as President and continue to fight for issues such as the environment, criminal justice reform, healthcare, and so much more.
Declan also has a passion for meteorology, whether it be tracking hurricanes or blizzards, watching baseball with friends, and running.
Declan also has a passion for meteorology, whether it be tracking hurricanes or blizzards, watching baseball with friends, and running.
Vice President
Paul Murdoch
Paul Murdoch is a physics and applied math major here at SBU. His goals are to make the campus more politicized by both STEM and community outreach. He supports this country's growing progressive agenda such as Free College for All and Medicare for All.
Outside of Dems, Paul does research, attends the Society of Physics Students, watches TV and movies, and reads comic books.
Outside of Dems, Paul does research, attends the Society of Physics Students, watches TV and movies, and reads comic books.
Treasurer
GABRIELLE SAMUEL
Gabrielle Samuel is a Political Science major with a double minor of International Studies and Women’s Studies. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Gabrielle has been a canvasser for the Perry Gershon campaign and has been an intern for Assemblywomen Diana Richardson. Gabrielle's policy passions is education, universal healthcare, reproductive rights and immigration.
In her free time Gabrielle likes to cook, bake, play music along with eating at new restaurants that pop up in the area.
In her free time Gabrielle likes to cook, bake, play music along with eating at new restaurants that pop up in the area.
Secretary
Chris Magallona
Christopher Magallona is a junior at SBU pursuing a degree in political science. Originally born in Los Angeles, CA, he moved to White Plains, NY at the age of 11 as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. Some of his greatest interests in politics include healthcare, climate change and criminal justice reform.
Aside from politics, he enjoys watching science fiction shows and anime, gaming, swimming and the occasional walk around campus
Aside from politics, he enjoys watching science fiction shows and anime, gaming, swimming and the occasional walk around campus
membership/outreach coordinator
sowad Ocean karim
Sowad Ocean Karim is a Pre-Med Track Sophomore double majoring in Biology and Political Science, and a triple minor in “Environmental Studies,” “International Studies,” and “Health, Medicine, and Society.” An active member of New York’s political scene, he has been a part of campaigns for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ari Espinal, Tommy John Schiavoni, Joseph Crowley, Will Ferraro, and interned for the office of State Assembly member Ari Espinal & State Senator John Liu. Ocean has been passionate about fighting for the rights of immigrants, the environment, the LGBTQ+ community, criminal justice, women’s rights, disability rights, and universal healthcare.
Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, Ocean runs his own YouTube Channel, “TheBrownieInStony,” and loves to cook, explore, socialize, play video games, and empowering others through public speaking.
Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, Ocean runs his own YouTube Channel, “TheBrownieInStony,” and loves to cook, explore, socialize, play video games, and empowering others through public speaking.