I made the move to Houston in December 2019 when my family was stationed here by the US Coast Guard. I have been married to my husband Chris since 2005, and we are the proud parents of three sons - Jack, Ben, and Sam. I hold a degree in Education from Iona University in New Rochelle, New York and currently work at Ward Elementary in CCISD. I am a dedicated volunteer in various community organizations, including Moms Demand Action, where I serves as the local Elections Lead and a member of the BeSMART for Kids team. Additionally, I manage the Freeman Library Bookstore (please bring us your gently used books!), and serve on the Freeman Library Board. I am also the advocacy chair for the Ward Elementary PTA, and recently became a precinct chair for 473 in Clear Lake.   I am passionate about protecting public schools, funding special education, advocating for women's reproductive rights, and addressing gun violence in our communities. My involvement with Bay Area Democratic Movement since 2021, and serving as the Membership Chair has been such a fulfilling experience.   Being that I am native New Yorker, the last place I ever thought I’d grow deeply fond of is Texas! This is largely in thanks to groups like BADM, and the amazing friends and community I have grown to know and love here in Houston.

Sarah Blog is the newest (and youngest) member of the board. Sarah grew up in New Mexico. She moved to Houston in 2019 after graduating from Emory University and Georgia Tech. In her day job, she trains astronauts and works in mission control at NASA. She enjoys rugby, crossword puzzles, and caring for her dog, Frito. Sarah is a lifelong, committed Democrat.

Ann Hammond has been a long time community volunteer and serves on Boards of numerous organizations as: PTA, PTSA, Special Ed PTA, Clear Creek Council of PTA’s, Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families, Friends of Bay Area Turning Point, Assistance League of the Bay Area, Communities in Schools Bay Area, Clear Creek Education Foundation, Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards and Go Public Gulf Coast. Ann was elected as an At-Large Clear Creek ISD Trustee in 2007 and served on the CCISD Board of Trustees for twelve years. Having been born in Washington DC and raised in suburbs, Ann always had an interest in politics. Her 47 year long career at NASA as a Program Analyst began in Washington DC at Headquarters and moved to Texas on a one-year assignment and is still here. Raising two children, along with her volunteer activities, kept her busy for many years; but, after her children got out of school, she found that interest in politics again and became more active. She joined BADM shortly after it was founded and almost immediately became involved in the Club. She is passionate about public schools and choosing the right candidates for public office so it is a natural fit for Ann to co-chair the Endorsement Committee. Ann is a Parliamentarian and a crazy note-taker so she also serves as the Secretary/Parliamentarian.

I am a life long Democrat, a recently retired physisian, and the mother of 3 adult daughters. I want to help ensure that they will have all the rights, protections, and bodily autonomy that I have enjoyed, and that the children of immigrants in the 21st century have the opportunities that my grandfather had arriving at Ellis Island as a teenaged unaccompanied immigrant from southern Italy.

Formerly Vice President of KBRWyle and Director of Collaboration for the Human Health and Performance Contract at the NASA Johnson Space Center, Genie enjoyed her career at NASA JSC from 1987 to 2022 in multiple areas including: Flight Experiments Mission Manager for biomedical experiments on Space Shuttle and Manager of the Space Medicine and Biomedical Research Department. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Genie has served as the President of the Space Medicine Association (SMA), and the Chair of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Associate Fellows. In 2011, she was elected Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association. In 2024 she received the Space Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award. She also served on the Board of Directors of the AsMA Foundation for 9 years, chaired the Board of Directors for the Technology Collaboration Center of Houston, and served on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) and Bay Area Turning Point. More importantly, she is a lifelong Democrat and member of BADM.

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John joined the Democratic Party in 1992. He was a consumer activist from 1995-2010 focusing on new home defects and other consumer issues such as insurance and electricity rates. He was the Vice President of BADM for a number of years and is currently the Advocacy Chair for the club. In 2024 he was a delegate for Kamala Harris. He has been blogging for about 20 years on political topics at www.bayareahouston.net. John has recently led an effort to address the rising cost of insurance in the Bay Area.

Carla Medlenka has been an entrepreneur much of her life, working mostly in communications, journalism and publishing. She joined the corporate world four years ago and currently works in health care marketing. Always politically aware, Carla has voted in every presidential election since she turned 18. Then, the 2016 election shifted her casual political attitude. She marched in Washington DC at the first Women’s March and has been an outspoken Democrat ever since. She is a founding member of the Bay Area Democratic Movement and now engages in as much political activism as she can squeeze into each day. Carla has been married to Galen Medlenka for 30 years and they have three grown children (but no grandbabies - yet).

Flora Gill moved to Texas in 2022 with her husband and young daughter. Her husband works in aerospace, but Flora's main motivation for moving here was to turnTexas blue... Or at least make it a better place. She is a fashion designer with a specialty in knitwear and works and teaches remotely for brands and schools in NYC, LA and SF. She also is using her textile knowledge in the space industry here inHouston, TX. In 2006, she founded her own fashion label, OHNE TITEL, which was sold in Saks, Neiman Marcus and several boutiques around the world. She closed the brand in 2016, and has since dedicated a lot of her free time to political volunteer work. Back in Brooklyn, NY, she was really involved with the Sister District Project, an organization that pairs super democratic areas in cities with state and local campaigns in areas with less of a democratic presence. Flora organized some small fundraisers for Danica Roem in VA, and helped in the fight for the ERA in Virginia, and travelled to Sarasota FL to canvas for the Margaret Good campaign. In NYC she volunteered for GOTV campaigns, presidential and mayoral campaigns and helped on the Dianne Morales campaign.

Kim Krist graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a BBA in Marketing and worked in the retail industry before switching gears and becoming a teacher. After teaching 2nd and 3rd grade she became an Educational Consultant with Bright Futures. She has now come full circle and combined her love of fashion and travel to launch a new business Krista Klein specializing in travel cases. She is married to Scott Krist and has 2 children who are both currently in law school. Kim's hobbies are tennis, hiking, and running but her passion is politics and is a political news junkie. She started the Bay Area Democratic Movement with a group of girlfriends right after taking part in the 2017 Women's March. Kim is also a precinct chair for district 568, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party’s Clubs & Orgs and believes in the power of individuals to make a change.

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Born and raised in the Clear Lake area, she left for Austin to attend college after graduating from boarding school. As a single mom of two now-grown children, her advocacy work took root after her youngest graduated high school. She became active in the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, where she’s contributed over a decade of screening experience, helping vet and support candidates aligned with the community’s values. Her commitment led her to bring the Caucus-style screening process to the Bay Area Democratic Movement, shaping more principled and transparent endorsements early on. A dedicated political junkie, she’s known for choosing truth over convenience and being a proud voice for the LGBTQ+ community in the ongoing fight for equality and justice.

Allison is a lifelong Texan and Houston area native. She received a BA in Communications from McMurry University, then went on to Baylor University to earn her MsED in Higher Education & Student Affairs. She has spent her career working with schools in the EdTech industry. While living in Dallas, Allison spent 8 years raising money for Alzheimer’s awareness and care through BvB Dallas. As the Director of Events, she coordinated auctions, concerts, golf tournaments, and many other fundraisers that contributed to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. After moving back to Houston, Allison began volunteering at the Houston Humane Society in 2019. She got involved with state-wide elections through the Beto O’Rourke campaign, and became a registered poll watcher and VDVR through the Harris County Democratic Party. She joined Mom’s Demand Action and supports Gun Sense Candidates. After trying out several political organizations, she found her home at BADM in 2024. She joined the board as Membership Chair in 2025. Allison lives in the Bay Area with her husband, daughter and 3 dogs. She’s proud CCISD parent and advocate for public education. She loves to travel, plan events and watch sports. She’s committed to making the world a better place for her child and one day flipping Texas blue.

Born in New Orleans, Rick graduated from LSU Baton Rouge with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and moved to Texas right after graduation. He married Marcy Woodworth, and they have 1 child who is living in the Seattle area. He is currently retired and living in the Bay Area. Rick’s passions are playing guitar, traveling and working with local democrats to maintain the personal rights and freedoms we were promised and deserve.

I am a Texas Native. Proud graduate of University of Houston- Clear Lake. I like being part of our great team. I believe we are stronger together!

Kaylynn was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Houston Baptist University and later completed her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Gifted and Talented Education from the University of Houston. Kaylynn began her education career teaching high school biology in Sheldon ISD and later taught middle school gifted science in Clear Creek ISD. Her passion for innovation in education led her to transition into instructional technology, where she supported teachers in integrating digital tools into their classrooms. She then moved into curriculum and instruction, overseeing online coursework and helping to shape effective digital learning environments. Although now retired from public education, Kaylynn continues to contribute to the field through part-time work with a software company. In her free time, she volunteers at the local zoo and with various charitable organizations, enjoys quality time with friends, and is devoted to her beloved dog. Kaylynn is deeply committed to public education, fairness, and equal rights for all—and she believes in using her voice and experience to be an advocate.