Success Stories

"I've been impressed with Van's political acumen during his tenure with the Democratic Party and know he will continue to be a tremendous asset to the Party's efforts to engage California's voters and leaders,"
-Democratic Party Chairman Art Torres

In 1985, at the age of 26, Mr. Parish was named Political Director of the California Democratic Party, the youngest person to ever serve in this capacity and the first African-American. A veteran of four presidential election campaigns, Parish served as California State Director during the 2004 cycle.

Serving as top strategist for the party's electoral operations, Parish is charged with designing and implementing the California's blueprint strategy to ensure a Democratic victory in November, 2004.