Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure (Flow Chart)

National Committee

The YAL National Committee is a 21 member body responsible for the approval of the YAL annual budget and plan, the YAL National Convention, and any disputes within the organization. They are a guiding body and have great influence over the direction of YAL. The National Committee is comprised of 1 National Chairman, 7 Regional Directors, 7 At-large Committee Members, and 6 Appointed Committee Members.

The National Chairman and 7 At-large Committee Members are elected at the YAL National Convention and serve a 2 year term. The National Convention is held on odd number years starting in 2009. Mostly, these are members who have made a name for themselves within the movement and/or campaigned hard to bring a large delegation to the National Convention.

The 7 Regional Directors are elected at the YAL Regional Conventions and serve a 2 year term. All Regional Conventions are held on even number years starting in 2010. The position requires extra responsibilities because they also work within the Executive Committee and manage the day to day operations within their region (more explained below). YAL Regional Directors are leaders in the field. They have a strong understanding and a real pride for liberty in their region of the country.

Of these 15 elected Committee Members, they come together to select 6 Appointed Committee Members. Appointed Committee Members are distinguished leaders who bring a unique quality to the National Committee but may not have a large student following. For example, an appointment may be an entrepreneur who offers budgetary experience and business savvy, or a young professor who provides a vast knowledge of liberty and an understanding of academia. Appointed Members add experience that students may not possess.

To begin, the National Committee will be appointed on an interim bases until the first National and Regional Conventions. This will occur over the next couple months, so if you are interested in holding a prominent position within YAL and want influence the future of this organization, we want to hear from you. Please email us to discuss the possibilities of becoming a founding Committee Member.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of YAL and also referred to as "YAL National". Our greatest task is to serve YAL chapters and members. Remember, it is the chapters and members that determine the activities and events of YAL. We do not want YAL to be entirely a top-down organization. This further stresses the importance of a well thought-out Chapter Plan. These positions are approved by the National Committee as determined by the annual budget and plan.

The Executive Committee is led by the Executive Director. He/she is responsible for a cohesive work environment, overseeing the operations, spending, and executing the approved annual plan.

Over the next couple months, the Executive Committee will assemble to accomplish our upcoming plans.

Within the committee, a field program, commanded by a National Field Director (NFD), will form. The NFD is responsible for starting, administering, and communicating with YAL chapters. The field program is comprised of the NFD, Regional Directors, State Chairmen/Chairwomen, and Chapter Presidents. As mentioned above, the 7 Regional Directors are elected positions at the Regional Conventions. It is a part-time, paid position and will require extra responsibilities beyond the National Committee that include: organizing their Regional Convention, recruiting and appointing State Chairmen/Chairwomen, and starting new YAL chapters.

State Chairmen/Chairwomen are appointed positions. They are responsible for starting YAL chapters and managing activities and events in their state.

Finally, Chapter Presidents are elected by YAL members within their chapter and lead their daily chapter operations.

The field program is the face of YAL and where the fight for liberty occurs on campus.

**More positions to Executive Committee will be appointed in the near future**

YAL National

	Jeff Frazee, Executive Director Jeff served as National Youth Coordinator for Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee and worked exclusively with Congressman Paul to start the Campaign for Liberty and host the Rally for the Republic. Prior to the campaign, Jeff worked as a Deputy Campus Services Coordinator for the Leadership Institute and interned for Ron Paul's congressional office in the summer of 2005. He is a graduate of Texas A&M, Class of 2005, with a degree in Telecommunications & Media Studies and a minor in Political Science.
	Edward King, National Field Director Edward attended the University of Florida where he graduated with a degree in Business in 2003. He has since dedicated himself to advancing liberty through political activism and campaign work. For the past five years, he has trained and organized activists throughout the southeast. Edward is a lifelong Florida Gators fan and has attended 3 championship games since 2006 -- he looks forward to attending his 4th on January 7, 2010, in Pasadena.
	Trevor Leach, Director of Events A graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, Trevor served as the Upstate Field Coordinator Office Manager in Greenville SC on Congressman Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign. After which he accepted a position with the Leadership Institute as a Field Rep in NY, quickly becoming the top performing field rep in the region. Signing on as NY State Chairman for YAL in January of 2009, Trevor wasted no time organizing efforts against repressive taxes in NY and joined YAL National shortly thereafter to manage the Tax Day Coalition efforts and future events. He is an avid golfer and musician.
	Bonnie Kristian, Blogger in Chief Bonnie served as an intern at the national headquarters of Ron Paul’s 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee. She currently works as an Online Communications Manager, writing and editing for a new social networking site for conservative and libertarian student activists. A 2009 graduate of Bridgewater College of Virginia, Bonnie has a degree in political science.
	Shane Helm, Creative Director Shane graduated from Harding University in 1996 with a BA in Art. Since then, he has established himself as one of the most versatile and innovative graphic designers in the advertising industry today. Shane has designed work for clients such as ESPN, Franklin Covey, Pepperdine University, and Sam's Club. In 2008, Shane was prominently featured among other influential artists in The Web Designer's Idea Book. He also developed pollicious.com, an online community of informed voters interested in politics, pop culture, and current events. Currently, Shane is the President of Sonze Design Studio.
	Daniel McCarthy, Editorial Director Dan McCarthy worked as a blogger for Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee website. He currently works at the American Conservative magazine.
	David Hoyt, Development Director David graduated from Tulane University with a degree in philosophy and studied international affairs at the George Bush School at Texas A&M. After school, he served as Special Projects Director at the Leadership Institute. David officially joined the Ron Paul campaign in December of 2007 as a Field Director during the primaries and was later made Special Assistant to the Chairman. Now he is the Director of Development at Young Americans for Liberty. He loves his job and takes special pleasure in leading college students to distrust the federal government as much as he does.
	Matt Holdridge, Publication Layout & Design Matt holds an Associate of Science degree in Digital Media Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication Technology from Bowling Green State University. Matt is a long-time political activist who has worked with several local, state, and national groups. He currently serves as Director of Marketing for the Campaign for Liberty and has worked full-time for the Leadership Institute as a Graphic Designer/Publications Coordinator.
	Nick Leavens, Social Networking Director Nick attended Iowa State University, and has since worked in retail management and then as an entrepreneur specializing in search engine optimization and web development for small business. He is a political junkie who also enjoys photography, travel, and the study of business and Austrian economics.
	Rachel Kania, Social Outreach Intern In her last semester at the University of South Florida, Rachel chose to leave and join the fight with Young Americans for Liberty. Rachel was active in the USF Students for Ron Paul and attended meet ups within the Tampa Bay area. Ron Paul has inspired Rachel to make politics her passion and career in life. Rachel plans to finish her degree in Political Science while helping to educate her fellow citizens about the liberty movement and facilitate social change.
	Austin Brenneman, Intern Austin was completely apathetic toward politics until he stumbled upon a Ron Paul debate video on Digg. The video made quite an impact, as he participated in Ron Paul’s 9-day Christmas Vacation in Iowa for the 2008 Presidential campaign, and started a county Meetup for the campaign for his community in Indiana. In June of 2008, he became a delegate to Indiana’s State Republican Convention at the age of 18. After volunteering for the Rally for the Republic, he also started a YAL chapter at his high school and served as President of the Chapter at IPFW as well as the Indiana State Chair for YAL.
	Sam Swedberg, Events and Marketing Intern Sam is currently a year and half away from graduating with a degree in Marketing and Business Law with a minor in Economics from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Sam was a founding member and President of the very successful YAL Chapter at St. Cloud State. Organizing events and getting apathetic students involved politically has become one of his greatest passions. Sam's other interests include; seeing the world, hockey, baseball, meeting new people and arguing for the sake of argument.
	Matt Ciepielowski, Research Intern Matt is an undergraduate student at Quinnipiac University.
	Roy Antoun, Foreign Affairs Intern Roy is an active Rutgers University undergraduate double majoring in History and Political Science. In his hometown of Brooklyn, NY he ran for County Committee in his district and won in Sept. 2009. Active with YAL both on and off campus for the past two years, he has advocated classic liberal ideals by writing for several different media outlets. Concentrating his studies on international relations, Roy hopes to one day make international politics his career after law school. You can learn more about Roy on his website at http://www.royantoun.com.
	Jeff Hubbard Jeff served as president of Students for Ron Paul at the University of Southern California, where he helped plan a rally for Dr. Paul in September of 2007. Jeff worked this past fall for the Leadership Institute as a Field Representative in western Washington state and has previously worked as a project coordinator for MySpace. He is a graduate of USC, Class of 2008, with a degree in philosophy and political science.
	Shaun Bowen, Fall Intern Shaun is a recent graduate from the State University of New York at Fredonia, where he earned his bachelors degree in History with a minor in Political Science. While attending school Shaun co-founded the Fredonia College Libertarians, as well as assisted in rebuilding the Fredonia Students for Peace and was the token conservative in the Fredonia Political Science Association. As an activist Shaun took part in the Ron Paul Christmas Vacation in Iowa, the Ron Paul Revolution March, and the End the Occupation Anniversary March on the Pentagon as well as many local events. He plans on attending law school with aspiration to teach Constitutional Law.
	Justin Wood, Summer Intern Justin is currently finishing his Bachelors of Architecture (BArch) at the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona with a Minor in Regenerative Studies. He is also studying for separate licenses in California Real Estate and Restaurant Management. He works part-time in graphic, website, and furniture design, music, journalism, and drafting.