Author Archives: Taylor

At MYD meetings and events we often are overwhelmed by the number of interesting and talented individuals that come through the doors. I know that I was impressed at every single event last year at the eagerness of MYD members to volunteer their time and to work hard for causes that they believe in. Jennifer is no exception and a great example of a member who doesn’t necessarily have a career in politics (and honestly, her career is awesome) but easily finds a place in MYD. My parents, especially my mom, helped inspire my passion for politics and staying on top of issues and current events. She has been active with environmental groups that try to educate the community about … More >>

Prince Agarwal has been volunteering in Democratic Politics since Lt. Gov. Don Beyer’s Campaign for Governor of Virginia in 1997. He is constantly inspired by people who refuse to re-hash the same campaign slogan over and over. He appreciates honesty, creativity and assertiveness in candidates like Howard Dean. Prince had worked his way up to the Vice President of Finance in the Virginia Young Democrats when he moved to New York in 2006. Like many young people Prince balances political activism with a career and took some ‘time off’ during the 2008 election to focus on his professional development. Last year, when Prince joined MYD he found that his interests varied and attends several meetings and events a month. Democratic … More >>

Jeffrey Mailman became an active member of MYD just about 2 years ago when he officially moved to Manhattan from his home-borough of Queens. He felt at home right away with a long history of serving the public. While in law school, I served as an intern in federal and state court. Upon graduation, I completed a public service fellowship in the Consumer Frauds Bureau of the N.Y.S. Attorney General’s office. At the AG’s office, I worked to prohibit unscrupulous businesses from selling products within the state so that New Yorkers would not fall victim to deceptive business practices. Additionally, I am helping my law school raise funds through our annual Public Service Auction to support students who will be … More >>