About

Founder
of The Strathdee Group

Prior to starting The Strathdee Group, Amy was the Candidate Services Director at the Democratic Campaign Committee (DCCC) where she led a department that worked directly with all targeted Democratic Incumbents and candidates across the country, assisting them in building strong campaign structures and successful fundraising operations. Amy was responsible for overseeing  fundraising efforts for Democratic House candidates and oversaw a battle field of 92 candidates. Amy joined the DCCC in 2009 as the Western Regional Candidate Services Director, advising congressional campaigns in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NM, NV, MT, UT, and WA.

Before joining the DCCC, Amy led the PAC fundraising efforts for the NY-20 Special Election to elect Scott Murphy. In the 2008 election cycle, Amy worked on fundraising efforts for Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer and led the out-of-state fundraising efforts for Judy Baker for Congress (MO-09). During the 2006 election cycle Amy was the finance director for Ellen Simon for Congress (AZ-01) and the Francine Busby for Congress (CA-50) Special Election.

Advisor at The Strathdee Group 

Prior to joining The Strathdee Group, Jonathan served as the Western Finance Advisor for EMILY’s List where he provided tactical fundraising advice to all Gubernatorial, Senatorial and House campaigns west of the Rocky Mountains. The campaigns that Jonathan oversaw raised in excess of $50 million during the 2016 cycle. He worked with 10 races and played a critical role in the election of one governor, two senators and four congresswomen.

Before joining EMILY’s List, Jonathan worked as the Finance Director for Congresswoman Julia Brownley’s (CA-26) 2014 reelection campaign. He built a robust finance operation that raised nearly $4 million in one of the nation’s most competitive races. He also played a major role in Congresswoman Brownley’s election in 2012 where she made history as the first Democrat to represent the district in over 70 years. 

Associate Vice President 

at The Strathdee Group

Before joining the Strathdee Group, Emily served as Finance Director for first-time incumbent Delegate Chris Hurst on his successful re-election campaign to the Virginia House of Delegates. She was previously on the finance team for Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, helping to raise over $6 million and flip one of the most competitive districts blue in 2018. 

Prior to working on campaigns, she interned for the Democratic National Committee, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, and Washington State Senate Majority Leader Sharon Nelson. 

Emily graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in English. 

Senior Associate 

at The Strathdee Group 

Before joining the Strathdee Group, Maddie worked in various roles supporting Democratic candidates and their legislative priorities. During the 2020 election, Maddie interned for the EMILY’s List communications department, helping elect pro-choice Democratic women across the country. She has also interned for the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, a lobbying firm in Sacramento, and a nonprofit advocacy organization in San Francisco. 

Maddie graduated from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in Politics and a minor in Criminal Justice Studies in May of 2020. She founded and was president of the USF College Democrats and led the student organization USFVotes where she helped increase student voter registration by 400 percent over three years. 

Associate 

at The Strathdee Group 

Before joining the Strathdee Group, Reeve worked in many roles supporting Democratic candidates nationwide. Most recently, she served as an account executive for a direct mail firm helping candidates with digital and direct mail campaigns, including the New Hampshire Democratic Party and Planned Parenthood. During the 2020 cycle, Reeve was a campaign assistant on the Karen Carter Peterson for Congress campaign supporting their fundraising and field teams. She also served as a fellow at Biden for President, leading field efforts for the Pennsylvania coordinated campaign and on Tulane University’s campus. She interned for Rock the Vote and Operation Restoration, an organization that supports women and girls impacted by incarceration.

Reeve graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tulane University with a B.A. in Social Policy & Political Science and a minor in Social Innovation & entrepreneurship.

Associate 

at The Strathdee Group 

Before joining the team at the Strathdee Group, Daniel was on the finance teams for Congresswoman Susan Wild's reelection campaigns in 2020 and 2022, the latter of which he raised $7.5 million as Finance Director. Before that, Daniel was a member of the finance teams for both Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Virginia Delegate Mark Levine's campaign for Lieutenant Governor.

Daniel earned his B.A. in Political Science and Creative Writing from the University of Michigan and is originally from Los Angeles, CA.

Associate 

at The Strathdee Group 

Vanessa is a political science student with a passion for getting Democratic candidates elected and advancing their legislative priorities. Prior to joining the Strathdee Group, she gained valuable experience supporting political campaigns, including interning with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus political arm,  CHC BOLD PAC during the 2020 election cycle.  Vanessa has also interned with the U.S. Peace Corps and with Rep. Jose Serrano, where she developed a deep understanding of fundraising and community outreach.

She is currently pursuing her B.A. in Political Science and a minor in History at The George Washington University, Vanessa is a driven individual committed to making a positive impact in the political arena. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two crazy cats, Luna and Pablo.