Working for progress. 

​
​

Ben Pearce

President

Ben Pearce is a rising junior studying public policy from Salt Lake City, Utah. At USC, Ben serves as the current President for the USC College Democrats, an Unruh Associate, and as a Captain for the USC Squash Team. Ben is also an avid participant at Unruh Institute events, enjoying the opportunity to attend the Cerrell Seminar in Sacramento. When not on campus, Ben has interned for the financial teams for both the John Chiang for Governor and Dianne Feinstein for Senate campaigns. Outside of politics and leadership, Ben enjoys reading, listening to music, playing squash, and enjoying the various restaurants in Los Angeles. And, of course, Ben is a
fervent fan of the USC Trojans.

Lee Fisher

Vice President

Lee Fisher is a rising junior studying Political Science and Music Industry with an emphasis in Pre-Law. She is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and she can't stop talking about it. At USC, she is the Assistant Director for the Political Student Assembly, Administrator for Unruh Associates, a member of PAWS (Providing Animals With Shelter), and a  member of Phi Alpha Delta, the university's first and only pre-law professional fraternity. Lee has interned at the San Francisco office of U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris and is an active supporter of #Momala2020. On campus, you can find Lee browsing the selections at the Wednesday farmer's market or, more likely, napping. ​


​Ted Wint

Political Director

Ted Wint is a senior studying International Relations Global Business with a specialization in Global Management. He is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, but enjoys the sunshine of Southern California. At USC, he is the Chairperson of AEI Executive Council - USC, VP of Operations in USC BURSA, an Unruh Associate, and a member of SpectrumSC, the university’s first and only LGBTQ+ business association. Ted has interned at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and served as a coordinator for Human Rights Campaign - LA. For Summer 2019, Ted will be joining State Fund as a Financial Analyst intern in San Francisco. He is so ready for our first woman president and for all of us to make #SHESTORY. One can typically find Ted at SoulCycle (actually all of the time…) and WholeFoods shopping for avocados and oat milk. Ted is also an avid fan of the USC Trojans and the Golden State Warriors.

Contact: hwint@usc.edu

Sydney Ross

Communications Director
Sydney Ross is a sophomore studying Political Science and minoring in Legal Studies on the Pre-Law track. An NYC native, Sydney has been living in West Hollywood for seven years and now considers herself a California girl. Sydney was a fellow for Hillary Clinton’s campaign in South Florida during the 2016 elections, an intern and leading member of Mayor Garcetti’s youth council, and a Planned Parenthood LA Peer Advocate and educator throughout high school.  Most recently during this summer, Sydney interned for Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 Campaign in Eastern Iowa! At USC, Sydney works in the Center for Political Future and is involved in Hillel. Outside of the political and social advocacy realm, Sydney is an avid fan of drag queens, fashion, Shrek, and boba.
​
​Contact: sydneyro@usc.edu 

Caitlin Autry

Programming Director

Caitlin Autry is a rising senior studying Law, History, and Culture with minors in Spanish and Sports Media Studies. Caitlin serves as Programming Director for the USC College Democrats. She’s from Sacramento, CA, California’s capital and hottest spot for state politics. She has interned in two California state assembly offices, including Assemblymember Autumn Burke and Assemblymember Chris Holden. At USC, Caitlin is a tutor the Student Athlete Academic Services, volunteers at an elementary school in downtown LA, and is a member of the Peer Health Exchange club, and the Sports Business Association. Besides law and government, her passions revolve around sports and musical theater. One usually can find Caitlin shopping or eating in the USC Village or yelling at the TV during football season. 
 
Email Caitlin if you want to schedule events with USC College Dems at cautry@usc.edu