Meet the e-board
2021-2022
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.
Vice PRESIDENT
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.
Treasurer
Eliz baydar
Eliz Baydar is currently a rising junior and is double majoring in Political Science and Journalism. She was born and raised in Westchester County, NY and has always had an interest in politics and government. Her passions include immigration, healthcare, and the environment.
In her free time, Eliz likes to travel, listen to music, play tennis, and go bike riding.
In her free time, Eliz likes to travel, listen to music, play tennis, and go bike riding.
SecretarY
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.
Media outreach coordinator
Madi Steddick
Madi Steddick is a Sophomore with a major in Journalism and a minor in Digital Arts. She was born in Elburn, Illinois and moved to Deer Park, New York in 2016. Madi is passionate about environmental issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
Some of Madi’s various hobbies include watching anime, reading, writing, singing, dancing, crafting, and painting.
Some of Madi’s various hobbies include watching anime, reading, writing, singing, dancing, crafting, and painting.
Event Coordinator
Peter Joyce
Peter Joyce is a History and Political Science double major at Stony Brook. He was born on Long Island, and has lived there his whole life. He is passionate about addressing our country’s ongoing crisis of democracy.
His other interests include board games, reading fantasy books and Taekwondo.
His other interests include board games, reading fantasy books and Taekwondo.