CAHSD

OUR REGIONS


CAHSD

OUR REGIONS


CAHSD

OUR REGIONS

CAHSD divides California's 6+ million students into ten regions to better represent them, with each region led by an appointed Regional Director and Regional Cabinet. Use the tools below to determine your region and discover additional information about its leadership & activities.

CAHSD divides California's 6+ million students into ten regions to better represent them, with each region led by an appointed Regional Director and Regional Cabinet. Use the tools below to determine your region and discover additional information about its leadership & activities.

FIND YOUR REGION

Locate the region that includes your county!

Scroll through the following regions, and click on your region to find out more information.

REGIONAL BOARD


CAHSD's Regional Board consists of all appointed Regional Directors. Regional Directors are responsible for leading engagement in their region, assisting chapter leaders, and spearheading regional initiatives.


Scroll through the following regions, and click on your region to find out more information.

AAMINA AHMED

BAY AREA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Aamina Ahmed is a lifelong Bay Area native who has spent her entire life watching partisan politics shape the community she calls home. As Varsity Congress Captain for Dougherty Valley High School’s Speech and Debate team , ranked among the top ten in the nation, she was the only freshman in the country to qualify to both California States and the Tournament of Champions. She’s also a two-time class officer and serves as Muslim Chair for High School Democrats of America, bringing student voices and diverse perspectives into civic conversations. In 8th grade, she co-founded a civic education nonprofit that’s reached over 1,000 students in underserved and rural communities, and now, as a regional leader with CAHSD, she’s thrilled to help other young people see how deeply understanding politics touches their own backyard. She wants to make sure lack of educational access is never a reason people do not vote!

AAMINA AHMED

BAY AREA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Aamina Ahmed is a lifelong Bay Area native who has spent her entire life watching partisan politics shape the community she calls home. As Varsity Congress Captain for Dougherty Valley High School’s Speech and Debate team , ranked among the top ten in the nation, she was the only freshman in the country to qualify to both California States and the Tournament of Champions. She’s also a two-time class officer and serves as Muslim Chair for High School Democrats of America, bringing student voices and diverse perspectives into civic conversations. In 8th grade, she co-founded a civic education nonprofit that’s reached over 1,000 students in underserved and rural communities, and now, as a regional leader with CAHSD, she’s thrilled to help other young people see how deeply understanding politics touches their own backyard. She wants to make sure lack of educational access is never a reason people do not vote!

AAMINA AHMED

BAY AREA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Aamina Ahmed is a lifelong Bay Area native who has spent her entire life watching partisan politics shape the community she calls home. As Varsity Congress Captain for Dougherty Valley High School’s Speech and Debate team , ranked among the top ten in the nation, she was the only freshman in the country to qualify to both California States and the Tournament of Champions. She’s also a two-time class officer and serves as Muslim Chair for High School Democrats of America, bringing student voices and diverse perspectives into civic conversations. In 8th grade, she co-founded a civic education nonprofit that’s reached over 1,000 students in underserved and rural communities, and now, as a regional leader with CAHSD, she’s thrilled to help other young people see how deeply understanding politics touches their own backyard. She wants to make sure lack of educational access is never a reason people do not vote!

ERROL DASSIE

LA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Errol Dassie (erroldassie@gmail.com), a junior at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, is a passionate advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, journalists, and students in public education. Errol sits on the Pasadena Unified School district Board of Education looking to advocate for students to get the quality they deserve education. As the chair of the Pasadena legislative committee Errol also works with local officials to pass legislation to make Pasadena a better city for everyone. In school Errol competes with mock trial, puts on shows with drama and choir, and strives for inclusion with the PUSD all district Sexuality and Gender Inclusion Club. As a student journalist Errol helped cover and document the disastrous effects of the Eaton Fire and will continue to work with local officials to help his community regrow. Errol is excited to work with CAHSD to bring California to a more progressive and inclusive future.

ERROL DASSIE

LA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Errol Dassie (erroldassie@gmail.com), a junior at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, is a passionate advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, journalists, and students in public education. Errol sits on the Pasadena Unified School district Board of Education looking to advocate for students to get the quality they deserve education. As the chair of the Pasadena legislative committee Errol also works with local officials to pass legislation to make Pasadena a better city for everyone. In school Errol competes with mock trial, puts on shows with drama and choir, and strives for inclusion with the PUSD all district Sexuality and Gender Inclusion Club. As a student journalist Errol helped cover and document the disastrous effects of the Eaton Fire and will continue to work with local officials to help his community regrow. Errol is excited to work with CAHSD to bring California to a more progressive and inclusive future.

ERROL DASSIE

LA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Errol Dassie (erroldassie@gmail.com), a junior at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, is a passionate advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, journalists, and students in public education. Errol sits on the Pasadena Unified School district Board of Education looking to advocate for students to get the quality they deserve education. As the chair of the Pasadena legislative committee Errol also works with local officials to pass legislation to make Pasadena a better city for everyone. In school Errol competes with mock trial, puts on shows with drama and choir, and strives for inclusion with the PUSD all district Sexuality and Gender Inclusion Club. As a student journalist Errol helped cover and document the disastrous effects of the Eaton Fire and will continue to work with local officials to help his community regrow. Errol is excited to work with CAHSD to bring California to a more progressive and inclusive future.

ELIZABETH LU

OC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Lu (elizabethlu007@gmail.com) is a student at Sage Hill School in Newport Coast who is passionate about using her voice to empower others to do the same. With a strong interest in education policy and student-centered reform, Elizabeth is involved with the Institute for Youth in Policy and the California Association of Student Councils, where she focuses on developing civic education curricula and refining legislative proposals to advance restorative justice measures in California schools. Beyond policy, Elizabeth is an internationally recognized mock trial attorney, an avid debater, and a writer with a strong interest in law, advocacy, and public discourse. In her free time, she enjoys deep-diving into past legal cases, hanging out with friends, and cafe-hopping. She is immensely excited to contribute toward a future of student-led advocacy and democratic participation.

ELIZABETH LU

OC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Lu (elizabethlu007@gmail.com) is a student at Sage Hill School in Newport Coast who is passionate about using her voice to empower others to do the same. With a strong interest in education policy and student-centered reform, Elizabeth is involved with the Institute for Youth in Policy and the California Association of Student Councils, where she focuses on developing civic education curricula and refining legislative proposals to advance restorative justice measures in California schools. Beyond policy, Elizabeth is an internationally recognized mock trial attorney, an avid debater, and a writer with a strong interest in law, advocacy, and public discourse. In her free time, she enjoys deep-diving into past legal cases, hanging out with friends, and cafe-hopping. She is immensely excited to contribute toward a future of student-led advocacy and democratic participation.

ELIZABETH LU

OC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Lu (elizabethlu007@gmail.com) is a student at Sage Hill School in Newport Coast who is passionate about using her voice to empower others to do the same. With a strong interest in education policy and student-centered reform, Elizabeth is involved with the Institute for Youth in Policy and the California Association of Student Councils, where she focuses on developing civic education curricula and refining legislative proposals to advance restorative justice measures in California schools. Beyond policy, Elizabeth is an internationally recognized mock trial attorney, an avid debater, and a writer with a strong interest in law, advocacy, and public discourse. In her free time, she enjoys deep-diving into past legal cases, hanging out with friends, and cafe-hopping. She is immensely excited to contribute toward a future of student-led advocacy and democratic participation.

CHRISTIAN ASCENCIO

NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

CHRISTIAN ASCENCIO

NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

CHRISTIAN ASCENCIO

NORTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

DIYA MALAYIL

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Hello CAHSD! My name is Diya Malayil (diyamalayil@gmail.com) and I'm the Central Coast Regional Director! I'm a junior at Santa Susana High School located in Simi Valley. I'm also involved in other youth-led organizations and programs such as SSHS Mock Trial, CASC, Civic Leaders of America, GENup, and many more! I joined CAHSD because I'm incredibly passionate about politics and have phonebanked for candidates like Kamala Harris, as well as canvassed for local elections. As RD, I want to expand our region and see CAHSD grow, and give back to the party that has given so much to me :)

DIYA MALAYIL

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Hello CAHSD! My name is Diya Malayil (diyamalayil@gmail.com) and I'm the Central Coast Regional Director! I'm a junior at Santa Susana High School located in Simi Valley. I'm also involved in other youth-led organizations and programs such as SSHS Mock Trial, CASC, Civic Leaders of America, GENup, and many more! I joined CAHSD because I'm incredibly passionate about politics and have phonebanked for candidates like Kamala Harris, as well as canvassed for local elections. As RD, I want to expand our region and see CAHSD grow, and give back to the party that has given so much to me :)

DIYA MALAYIL

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Hello CAHSD! My name is Diya Malayil (diyamalayil@gmail.com) and I'm the Central Coast Regional Director! I'm a junior at Santa Susana High School located in Simi Valley. I'm also involved in other youth-led organizations and programs such as SSHS Mock Trial, CASC, Civic Leaders of America, GENup, and many more! I joined CAHSD because I'm incredibly passionate about politics and have phonebanked for candidates like Kamala Harris, as well as canvassed for local elections. As RD, I want to expand our region and see CAHSD grow, and give back to the party that has given so much to me :)

LOLA PEREZ

SOUTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

LOLA PEREZ

SOUTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

LOLA PEREZ

SOUTH VALLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

CAROLINE O'LEARY

SOUTH STATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Caroline O'Leary (carolinequinnoleary@gmail.com) is a junior at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego and the Regional Director for the South State Region. She is passionate about youth political involvement and specific issues such as women's and immigration rights. Outside of CAHSD, Caroline is involved in political activism at TurnUp, congressional campaigns, and activities like Model UN and Mock Trial. Outside of politics, Caroline enjoys trying new coffee places, going to the beach, and reading. She is excited to expand the South State's involvement in the coming 26-27 term!

CAROLINE O'LEARY

SOUTH STATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Caroline O'Leary (carolinequinnoleary@gmail.com) is a junior at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego and the Regional Director for the South State Region. She is passionate about youth political involvement and specific issues such as women's and immigration rights. Outside of CAHSD, Caroline is involved in political activism at TurnUp, congressional campaigns, and activities like Model UN and Mock Trial. Outside of politics, Caroline enjoys trying new coffee places, going to the beach, and reading. She is excited to expand the South State's involvement in the coming 26-27 term!

CAROLINE O'LEARY

SOUTH STATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Caroline O'Leary (carolinequinnoleary@gmail.com) is a junior at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego and the Regional Director for the South State Region. She is passionate about youth political involvement and specific issues such as women's and immigration rights. Outside of CAHSD, Caroline is involved in political activism at TurnUp, congressional campaigns, and activities like Model UN and Mock Trial. Outside of politics, Caroline enjoys trying new coffee places, going to the beach, and reading. She is excited to expand the South State's involvement in the coming 26-27 term!

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