Jason Melendez

Jason Melendez is involved with the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats and Chesterfield Young Democrats and currently serves as VAYD Deputy Political Director. A years-long, trusted leader within the organization, Jason has held roles as a caucus chair, caucus vice chair, and local chapter officer, giving him a deep, working understanding of VAYD from the inside out. His commitment to the organization has taken him to every corner of the Commonwealth, supporting local chapters and Democratic campaigns while building lasting relationships with young leaders across Virginia.

Jason has a strong background in public service and social impact work. He has served as a senior aide in the Virginia General Assembly, contributing to legislative work and constituent services at the state level –– building relationships with donors and political organizations in Virginia and beyond in the process. He’s also held operational and financial roles in PACs, campaigns, nonprofits, and small businesses, and currently works at a nonprofit managing assets exceeding $2 million. This combination of hands-on financial management and organizational leadership gives him the skills necessary to ensure strong fiscal stewardship, transparency, and compliance.

As Treasurer, here’s how Jason will VAYD move forward:

• Focus on achieving 100% compliance by establishing an audit working group;
• Strengthen bookkeeping and records retention protocols;
• Equitably fund our caucuses;
• Build a sustainable fundraisinginfrastructure to support the organization’s growth and programming;
• Commit to transparency, accountability, and accessibility; and
• Offer support and guidance to local chapters on fundraising and compliance.