Lesley Robles 
The Progressive Young Democrats include Leen Star (front row, from left); Mimosa Thomas, president; and Omar Casas, vice president. Back row: Jordan Navarro; Cathy Torres, president; Ismael Melendez, vice president; and Sandra Barba, secretary./Lesley Robles/The Rider
Name: The Progressive Young Democrats at UTRGV
Purpose: To advocate for progressive policies and elect candidates who will enact them.
Presidents: Mimosa Thomas, Cathy Torres and Erin Peña
Vice Presidents: Ismael Melendez and Omar Casas
Secretary “Technical Guru”: Sandra Barba
Treasurer: Aaron Longoria
Historian: Marlon Monayao
Adviser: Rosy Nyima Resendiz
Activities: Registers voters, encourages civic participation, campaigns for Democratic candidates, hosts debate watch parties and local debates, and participates in local progressive activism and protests.
Meetings: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the STAC lobby.
Membership requirements: None
For more information, email: mimosa.thomas01@utrgv.edu
–Compiled by Lesley Robles
Mykel Del Angel 
Jose Rodriguez 
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