About the West Side Democrats
With both New York and national politics facing critical turning points, none of us can afford to sit on the sidelines. West Side Dems are working hard to support local officials, while also pitching in for candidates in
key districts to elect a diverse group of Democratic leaders to office. Together, we are organizing,
mobilizing, and campaigning to expand Democratic representation and ensure that progressive voices are
leading the way forward. Born out of the reform movements within the Democratic Party, our activities are centered in
the 67th and 69th Assembly Districts on the Upper West Side. Network, meet, and mingle with your
elected officials and featured speakers at our monthly meetings — free and open to the public. When you join the West Side Democrats, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to protecting our Constitutional rights, strengthening equal justice under the law, and building a society that thrives when we honor diversity and inclusiveness. With WSD, you become part of a community dedicated to advancing democracy.
WSD Leadership Team
President (Christine Annechino): christinewsd2024@gmail.com
Vice President, Programming (Laurie Mendik): lauriemendik@yahoo.com
Vice President, Membership (Elizabeth Reingold): WSDNYCmembership@gmail.com
Vice President, Communications (Erica Overton): erica.overton67@gmail.com
Vice President, Fundraising (Suzanne Jacobson): jacobson.suzanne@gmail.com
Treasurer (Robert Gottheim): rgottheim@gmail.com
Secretary (Valerie Horst): valeriehorst@hotmail.com
Executive Director (Alexandra Diouk): alexandra.diouk@gmail.com