BWDC Board

Black Women's Democratic Club Executive Board

Ahreia Davis

Corresponding Secretary

Meet Ahriea S. Davis, the powerhouse CEO and Founder behind OQP Consulting a trailblazing woman-owned mass media company. With a vision as sharp as her wit, she has transformed a bold idea into a dynamic platform that empowers voices, shapes narratives, and challenges the status quo. Under her leadership, OQP consulting isn't just telling stories—it's rewriting them.

When she's not steering the ship, Ahriea is likely plotting her next big move, proving that breaking barriers is all in a day's work. A champion for innovation and inclusion, she’s not just making media—she’s making history.

Adjoa Jones

Second Vice President

Adjoa Jones begin her career in public health with the L.A. County Department of Health
Services (DHS) as a Student Professional Worker. During her tenure with the Immunization
Program, a fellow colleague recommended her for a Community Health Worker position
with Great Beginnings for Black Babies, which subsequently led to the beginning of her
work with women, children and their families. Simultaneously, she received her BS in
Health Science-Health Care Administration from CSU Dominguez Hills, and at the height of
the pandemic received her MBA in Nonprofit Management at the American Jewish
University, while also becoming a Doula and Certified Lactation Education Specialist.
Adjoa currently serves as the Chief of the Birth Equity Unit/Director, African American
Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative Programs at Maternal, Child
and Adolescent Health Programs of the Health Promotion Bureau within the L.A. County
Department of Public Health (DPH). She is the visionary of the AAIMM Community Action
Team (CAT) model, founding lead of the first in L.A. County - the South LA/South Bay
AAIMM CAT developed in 2018, and co-developer of the AAIMM Prevention Initiative. She
has ...

Meron Shita

Membership Secretary

Meron Shita, a semi-recent transplant to Los Angeles, is a seasoned community organizer with a Master’s in Public Health from Fresno State University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of California Riverside.

With a strong background in community development, Meron has led neighborhood revitalization efforts, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs addressing food equity, green space access, and early childhood literacy. She has organized outreach, developed strategic plans, coordinated campaigns with various organizations, and established comprehensive outreach policies. Her roles have also involved managing volunteers and evaluating program effectiveness.

As the Civic Engagement Program Manager at Black Women for Wellness, Meron directs outreach initiatives to inform LA County residents about electoral processes, social and reproductive justice, and environmental justice, driving impactful community change.

 

Taylor Swain

Recording Secretary
Taylor currently serves as the recording secretary for the Black Women’s Democratic Club of California. She specializes in political organizing, and holds a deep passion to get more Black, progressive women into office. With over 10 years of political organizing experience, she has worked with clients ranging from presidential candidates to city council candidates. She holds a bachelor of arts in African American Studies and a bachelor of arts in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley and is currently pursuing her Juris Doctorate and Masters in Public Administration from the University of LaVerne College of Law.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, anything related to Beyoncé and spending time with her red doberman pincher, Hank Aaron.

Shettarah Byfield

Vice President

Shetarrah is a seasoned organizer with over a decade of experience advocating for policies aligned with her values. Honored in her community for her leadership, she has worked with grassroots and political organizations locally and nationally. In the 2020 General election season, Shetarrah worked for a Democrat PAC instrumental in working with candidates ranging from local city council seats to congressional to ensure key seats nationwide were filled with Democrats that policies and potentials matched her shared vision. After the 2020 presidential general victory, Shetarrah temporarily moved to Georgia to work with the Georgia Democrats to successfully ensure that there is now a Democratic Majority in the Senate. After this victory, She returned to California and was recognized and awarded by the state as a leader in the community. She was ready to transition from campaigns to the government sector upon her return. However, she waited for a candidate with whom she felt values and policy goals aligned. After working on the Assembly District 54th runoff, Shetarrah became the youngest black woman in California's History to serve as a District Director for the California State Assembly. Currently, she serves as District Director to the Chair of Natural Resources ...

Summer McBride

President

Summer McBride is a proud LA native and advocate for public policy, local government, and union organizing. As a certified parent educator and facilitator of group perinatal care, she works with community based organizations and serves on the LA County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Planning Team.

Summer served two terms as a trustee and president of the Culver City Board of Education, where she led the creation of the district’s first Equity Strategic Plan. She currently serves on various committees within Culver City including the Equity Advisory Council and the Labor Management Partnership. Summer is a union steward and member of the bargaining team for the Culver City Association of Classified Employees, an affiliate of the California Teachers Association (CTA).

Appointed by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Summer serves as a commissioner for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services and is Vice Chair of First 5 LA. She was also selected to serve on Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove's Congressional Cabinet.

Summer's favorite things include family trips, good food, and 90s hip hop/R&B.

Black Women's Democratic Club Founding and Former Board

  • Founding Board
    • President – Rashina Young
    • First Vice President – Joy Masha
    • Second Vice President – Sydney Kamlager Dove
    • Third Vice President/ Membership Secretary – Jacquelyn Horton
    • Recording Secretary – Rachel Brashier
    • Corresponding Secretary – Nourbese Flint
    • Treasurer – Myla Rahman
  • Founding Members
    • Capri Maddox
    • Cathlyn Cweik
    • Christopher Pearson
    • Cine Ivory
    • Danielle Lafayette
    • Elizabeth Birks
    • Holly Mitchell
    • Jacquelyn M. Horton
    • Janette Robinson Flint
    • Jenita Igwealor
    • Jom Rivers
    • Joy Masha
    • Karim Webb
    • Kellie Hawkins
    • Kristin Huling
    • Leslie Wall
    • Monique Earl
    • Myla Rahman
    • Nourbese Flint
    • Patrice McKenzie
    • Rachel Brashier
    • Rashina Young
    • Shannon Murphy Castellani
    • Sheryl Bailey
    • Sydney Kamlager
  • Former Board Members

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