Our Team

With over five years of hands-on experience organizing and leading at the local level, Justin brings a proven track record and a forward-thinking vision. As former campaign manager for Rep. Trish Ranson and Chair Emeritus of the Payne County Democrats, he’s helped shape meaningful progress and empower young voices across Oklahoma. Over the years, Justin has raised six figures for Oklahoma Democrats, proving his ability to fundraise and build lasting support. This isn’t his first time working with Young Democrats either —he has served as the official advisor for the Oklahoma State University Democrats, leading a full delegation to the 2023 YDO Convention and collaborating with local campaigns to strengthen our collective efforts. Now, he’s ready to take that momentum statewide and lead YDO into its next chapter.

Daren Quiñonez is the Executive Vice President of the Young Democrats of Oklahoma, a political science student, campaign volunteer, and proud public school mom of two. Her passion for public service is grounded in motherhood—driven by the hope that her children, and all young Oklahomans, will grow up in a state where they can access real opportunity, stability, and a future shaped by fairness.

Daren has spent years working with youth-focused and community-based nonprofits, as well as volunteering on multiple local campaigns. These experiences have shown her firsthand how deeply young people are affected by Oklahoma’s rising housing costs, economic pressures, and the barriers families face in accessing support. Coming from a multicultural household, she is especially attentive to the ways policy impacts families whose stories and needs aren’t always reflected in state leadership.

She currently works on Tegan Malone’s campaign for House District 95, contributing to voter outreach and community engagement centered on practical solutions and people-first values.

In her role with YDO, Daren works to strengthen local chapters, uplift new organizers, and expand pathways for young people to participate in shaping their communities. She leads with empathy, lived experience, and a commitment to building an Oklahoma where every family has the chance to thrive.

I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Charles Page High School in Sand Springs in 2018. I earned my B.S. in Political Science from Oklahoma State University in 2022. From 2022 to 2023, I served as a Chapter Consultant for my sorority, where I visited 43 universities and supported various chapters across the country. I also worked as an office assistant at a law firm, and I currently serve as an Administrative Assistant at OSU-Tulsa. 

I'm currently a member of Leadership Tulsa’s Thrive Class 8, where I collaborate with other Tulsa leaders on community impact projects. I recently joined Tulsa Young Professionals and look forward to attending their upcoming events. In addition, I’m a member of the Tulsa Young Democrats, which has deepened my understanding of local politics and inspired me to find new ways to make a difference in the community.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family, and cuddling my dachshund, Mira.

Ryan (they/them) is from Moore, Oklahoma and a senior at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. They are a history major and have previously served as the president of the USAO College Democrats. They are an alum of Arena Academy, Build Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Summer Policy Institute. They were previously the digital content creator for Nicole Maldonado for House District 88, and currently serve as the field director for Friends of Jacob Rosecrants and Annie Menz for House.

Dakota is a proud native Tulsan and a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He is an accomplished political consultant with three years of full-time experience across 4 election cycles working in finance, field, and campaign management. He is seen as a trusted advisor and problem-solver with an ability to work across groups and deliver exceptional results.

Dakota is a Tulsa-based Political Consultant. In 2022 he worked with 15 candidates up and down the ballot from local school board elections to the state superintendent race. Most recently, Dakota was a Regional Field Director for the Hoskin Warner for Cherokee Nation campaign.

Dakota started working in politics in 2018 by volunteering for Representative Trish Ranson's campaign in Stillwater. He went on to start the Oklahoma State College Democrats and served as the Chair of Payne County Democrats for two years.

Cristian Camberos is passionate about uplifting young voices and creating real pathways for youth leadership in Oklahoma politics. A proud OSU graduate and lifelong Oklahoman, he is a small business owner who supports Democratic candidates through campaign finance and management strategy that prioritizes young voters and community-centered organizing. Cristian also serves on the board of Oklahoma LULAC, where he works to engage and empower the next generation of Latino leaders.

Lindsey Smith is an experienced coalition builder, youth organization leader, and advocate for youth development. She has a deep passion for creating infrastructure and pipelines for young people into the workforce through policy, rooted in her working-class upbringing. She has been leading statewide and national youth groups for over two years, an experience that deepened her dedication to sharing the resilience and potential of opportunity youth. 

A proud Oklahoman and citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Lindsey is from Tulsa, but now calls Washington, DC home. Lindsey is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a triple minor in Sociology, Law and Legal Studies, and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies. During her undergraduate career, she interned with the Democratic National Committee, Oklahoma State Senate, Domestic Violence Intervention Services, and the George Kaiser Family Foundation. She also served as an undergraduate researcher, studying statewide and national mental health policies and connecting impact to students on the ground. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys running, exploring DC’s public libraries, fishing, and traveling back to Oklahoma as much as possible.

Camryn Paulson started her career in New York City, playing Division I volleyball at Manhattan University, before moving to Oklahoma and diving into Democratic organizing. At Oklahoma State University, Camryn majored in marketing, as well as serving as Treasurer, Vice President and President of the OSU College Democrats. On campus is where she began leading recruitment efforts, building training structures, and expanding student political engagement. Her work elevated her to the Chief of Staff position for the College Democrats of Oklahoma, where she managed a 15-member Executive Board and developed streamlined onboarding and organizational systems.

Camryn also helped found the Oklahoma Women’s Network as a Vice-President, coordinating statewide women-centered advocacy and supporting legislative engagement through strong internal infrastructure. She later served as Campaign Manager for Representative Trish Ranson, overseeing a six-figure budget, managing staff, and directing field and communications strategy. Now based in Washington, D.C., Camryn works in environmental advocacy, promoting science-backed sustainability and circularity policies for a major trade association.

Jovany Trevino holds a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Oklahoma (2023) and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce (2021). Jovany has over 5 years of communication and professional expertise in outreach and digital strategy. While he lived in Texas, Jovany was involved with civic engagement and outreach efforts, leading and contributing to voter registration efforts of over 15,000 new voters ahead of the 2025 Election. That experience sharpened his skills in connecting directly with communities while also managing the behind-the-scenes strategy that boosted participation and engagement.

The Director of Communications position allows Jovany to merge his passion for civic engagement with his professional expertise in communication. Since returning to Oklahoma for a full-time position at the University of Oklahoma, Jovany manage multi-channel campaigns across social media, designs brand-aligned content across print and digital platforms reaching more than 25,000 audiences and oversee website management for 17 departments.

Hayden Preble (He/Him) is a young community organizer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hayden is a Cherokee Nation Citizen & currently serves as Vice President of internal Affairs for the Tulsa Young Democrats (TYD). He has worked across state lines in places like Florida, helping to bend the needle in key deep red districts that are often overlooked. During his time working on campaigns and as a Democratic volunteer, Hayden has developed a great appreciation for events in the political space. He is eager to bring that experience to the Director of Programs role for the Young Democrats of Oklahoma (YDO) Executive Board.

Avery McIntyre is a Senior at Oklahoma State University majoring in Political Science and minoring in Law & Legal Studies, Intelligence & Security Analysis, and Speech Communications. She is the President of the OSU College Democrats, and numerous other campus organizations. Avery is a graduate of the 2024 class of the N.E.W. Leadership Program and the Oklahoma Policy Institute's Summer Policy Institute. She worked as a 2024 Summer Fellow for the Oklahoma Democratic Party, she is an OSU 2024 Cambridge Scholar and most recently had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention.