The Strathdee Group is a political consulting firm that focuses on building an individual fundraising network for Democratic congressional Members and candidates.
The Strathdee Group provides candidates with a wide range of managing services while retaining a small client roster to ensure each campaign is given superior service.
Amy Strathdee is the founding Principal
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 stron
Amy Strathdee is the founding Principal
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 raising $7.8 million 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 effots 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.
Jonathan Bronstein is a Principal
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
Jonathan Bronstein is a Principal
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.
Esteban Tapetillo is a Senior Associate
at The Strathdee Group
Esteban Tapetillo joined the Strathdee Group in 2016, where he serves as a political consultant to CHC BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Additionally, he oversees the political fundraising program for Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), who sits on t
Esteban Tapetillo is a Senior Associate
at The Strathdee Group
Esteban Tapetillo joined the Strathdee Group in 2016, where he serves as a political consultant to CHC BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Additionally, he oversees the political fundraising program for Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), who sits on the House Financial Services Committee.
Esteban started his political career by working on federal House and Senate races in the great state of Arizona. Esteban holds a degree in Political Science from Yale College.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his dog Nala, planning trips to art museums and historic homes, and brewing a good batch of coffee.
Dylan Lopez is an Associate
at The Strathdee Group
Prior to joining the Strathdee Group, Dylan helped flip the Senate at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). He worked on the DSCC's Mid-Atlantic finance team, which raised $22.5 million during the 2020 cycle from a portfolio of Mid-Atlantic individual major donors, PACs, an
Dylan Lopez is an Associate
at The Strathdee Group
Prior to joining the Strathdee Group, Dylan helped flip the Senate at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). He worked on the DSCC's Mid-Atlantic finance team, which raised $22.5 million during the 2020 cycle from a portfolio of Mid-Atlantic individual major donors, PACs, and Native American Tribes. Before that, he worked on the finance team for Amb. Nancy Soderberg's Red-to-Blue House race in FL-06 in 2018. He earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago in 2018, and spent the Summer of 2017 in D.C. as an intern at EMILY's List.
When he isn't working, Dylan enjoys exploring Washington, D.C. You can usually find him at Nationals Park, especially when his Mets are in town. He is originally from Long Island, N.Y.
Zach Sener is an Associate
at The Strathdee Group
Prior to joining the Strathdee Group, Zach served as a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Finance team, where he worked as part of a three person team to raise over $12 million from the Midwest, South and Tribal Engagement and Active Members (TEAM) program to
Zach Sener is an Associate
at The Strathdee Group
Prior to joining the Strathdee Group, Zach served as a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Finance team, where he worked as part of a three person team to raise over $12 million from the Midwest, South and Tribal Engagement and Active Members (TEAM) program to help take back the House in 2018. In the final months leading up to the election, Zach travelled to Utah and Nevada to provide on-the-ground finance and field support to Reps. Ben McAdams and Steven Horsford, helping secure Democratic victories in two of the most competitive races in the country.
Before joining the DCCC, Zach served as an intern for progressive organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, People For the American Way, and the LGBTQ Victory Fund. He is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, where he earned his B.A. in History with a minor in Music Performance.
Sebastian Suarez is an Associate
at The Strathdee Group
He previously served as an Intern in the Strathdee Group’s office, where he supported the team by crafting memos, performing donor research and assisting during events. His first political experience came in 2016 when he volunteered for Joel Rubin’s Congressional campaign in Maryland
Sebastian Suarez is an Associate
at The Strathdee Group
He previously served as an Intern in the Strathdee Group’s office, where he supported the team by crafting memos, performing donor research and assisting during events. His first political experience came in 2016 when he volunteered for Joel Rubin’s Congressional campaign in Maryland’s 8thdistrict. Sebastian graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Biochemistry. During his time at UMD, he worked as a Research Assistant in the Atmospheric and Oceanic Science department and an Orientation Advisor.
In addition, Sebastian is a guitarist with a passion for classic rock and roll and has recently picked up the bass guitar. He is also an avid fan of soccer and all D.C. sports teams (except the Redskins).
Emily Yee is an Associate
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 mil
Emily Yee is an Associate
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.
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