Officers of the Caucus
Chair, Hala Ayala
Hala founded and has served as president of Prince William County's chapter of the National Organization for Women. In 2017, Ayala was one of the first Hispanic women in the state's history to be elected to the House of Delegates. Hala also ran as the Democratic Representative for Lieutenant Governor in 2023. She works in Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security.
First Vice Chair, Susan Hippen (Membership)
Susan is a retired Navy Master Chief with 25 years of active-duty and a Gold-Star widow living in Virginia Beach. She has served as the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Vice-Chair and was appointed to the Virginia Board of Veterans Services for 2 terms. She encourages and mentors women, minorities, and young people running for office and loves her Cleveland Browns.
Second Vice Chair, Whitney Petrilli (Fundraising)
Whitney is a 20+ year resident of Fauquier County. She is deeply committed to advancing both environmental and social causes that have a meaningful impact on our world. As Fundraising chair, she brings deep expertise in collaborating with community leaders, volunteers, and donors to organize fundraising events and mobilize grassroots support.
Third Vice Chair, Denver Supinger (DPVA/Local CD)
Denver is a proud Providence District resident and a Virginia native. She moved to Fairfax County in 2017 Denver has served as a government and community relations specialist for nonprofit organizations with a proven track record of developing and advocating for state and local government affairs agendas.
Treasurer, Maria Posey
Maria lives in Burke with her husband and two young sons. She works for a non-profit organization that advises governments how to better use data and funding to equitably improve peoples’ lives. She co-chairs the Women’s Caucus of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and coordinates the childcare issue group for the Virginia League of Women Voters. Maria serves as President of the Board for a tutoring organization and co-founded Burke Advocacy Moms (BAM).
Secretary, Kay Briggs
Kay Briggs is a dedicated leader from Berryville with a strong track record in team building, fundraising, and grassroots political organizing. She has worked tirelessly to support Democratic candidates, including efforts to turn historically Republican districts blue. With a doctorate in Molecular Microbiology, Kay also has a distinguished career in scientific research, having revitalized the National Fish Health Research Laboratory through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge genetics research.
Congressional District Representatives
1st District - Edith Ward Turner
Forthcoming
2nd District - Dr. Amelia Ross-Hammond
Dr. Ross-Hammond is a former Councilwoman and former Vice Chair of the Democratic Committee in Virginia Beach. She is the founder of the Virginia African American Cultural Center, Inc. (VAACC). She holds a PhD in Education Leadership and recently retired from Norfolk State University as Professor Emeritus. She has served on several boards and is currently appointed as a Commissioner for the Hampton Roads Transportation system.
3rd District - Tiffany Boyle
Tiffany Boyle is a mom, an entrepreneur, and a public servant. She was elected as Commissioner for the Revenue in Newport News in 2017 where she oversees a budget exceeding $2.5 million along with over 40 professionals. Tiffany’s motivations to run for the position in 2017 stemmed from a desire to improve her community.
3rd District - Angela Reason
Angela F. Reason is a life-long resident of Newport News. She is a devoted wife, a Mother of three, and a committed public servant. In 2019, she was elected Clerk of the Newport News Circuit Court and become the youngest sitting Elected Official, the first woman, and the first African American to hold the position.
4th District - Julie Hunter
Julie Hunter was born and raised in Manassas and has been a long-time member of the Democratic Party of Virginia steering committee. She has worked at the Virginia AFL-CIO for 14 years where she mobilizes union members in campaigns, recruits volunteers, and lobbies on issues like paid family leave and collective bargaining. She loves soccer, cooking, and travel.
5th District - Clem Oliver
Clomeniea "Clem" Oliver lives in Danville, Virginia. She has devoted her work to helping others. She is a member of the Black Caucus, NAACP. Clem is the proud mother of two young men - one a 20-year veteran of the Marines and the other a Fire Fighter in Virginia Beach. She has four grandchildren.
6th District - Vacant
Forthcoming
7th District - Sue Nelson Sargeant
Sue Nelson Sargeant is a speech-language pathologist in Spotsylvania and holds a Master’s degree from James Madison University. She is an active member of the Virginia Democratic Party and the Women’s Caucus.
8th District - Maureen Markham
Maureen Markham is a life-long Democrat and champion of women's rights, with over 40 years of community leadership experience. She is retired from the Arlington County Housing Division where she worked on financing affordable housing developments, and presently serves as President of the Board of Arlington Neighborhood Village, an organization dedicated to helping older residents live in their own homes as long as possible.
9th District - Susan Stancill
Susan Stancill is a social justice advocate and grassroots organizer who has been active in Southwest Virginia politics for the last 6 years. She served as the Deputy Campaign Manager and Finance Director for Anthony Flaccavento for Congress and as the Regional Political Director for Sam Rasoul for Lieutenant Governor. Susan holds a BA and a JD degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
10th District – Marsha Peltz
Marsha Peltz holds leadership positions with the Loudon County Democratic Committee and is currently the Sterling District Dems Chair. Marsha is an award-winning publicist having worked in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and northern Virginia. Prior to her move to Virginia, she was active with the Pennsylvania Dems and was an officer with the Chester County Democrats. In this role, she witnessed her county turn blue for the first time since the 1850s
11th District - Holly Seibold
Holly Seibold is the Founder and Executive Director of Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (BRAWS). She is a fierce advocate for women's rights, testifying in favor of increased access to menstrual supplies in shelters, schools, jails, and prisons. She serves on the VA Council on Women and the Fairfax County Community Action Advisory Board. She holds a Master in Elementary Education from Georgetown University.