Jack Yao, Founder/Principal |
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Jack Yao is a veteran Democratic strategist, fundraiser and trainer. Jack has managed the campaigns of Democrats in highly-targeted seats across the country, has trained hundreds of staff and candidates, and serves as a contributor to publications such as Advancing Philanthropy and The Major Gifts Report. He was named a 40 under 40 AAPI Politico in the country by NAAPPPA (National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs), and received the President's Service Award under the Obama Administration.
Jack founded Sustainable Change Strategies LLC in 2018 after seeing first-hand the need for individualized support for political campaigns around the country, particularly down-ballot. SC Strategies specializes in providing individualized consulting that will maximize the potential of your campaign.
In his career, Jack has led teams that have raised over $40 million in total. As the Principal Consultant and Founder of SC Strategies, he has helped elect Democrats up and down the ballot all across the country. His proudest accomplishments include flipping a seat Republicans held for the last 40 years, helping pass the largest bond ever for our community college students ($5.3 billion to repair aging infrastructure at all Los Angeles community colleges), and electing outspoken progressives to Congress and state legislatures across the country. Jack has also developed and led both staff and candidate trainings for organizations such as the National Democratic Training Committee, California Young Democrats, the Kentucky Democratic Party, and various county parties.
Prior to his career in politics, Jack started his career wearing a variety of hats, co-founding a local media company in his hometown of Claremont, later working as the Team Content Director of Celtics Nation as well as in Hollywood publicity at the longstanding firm Marleah Leslie & Associates. He started his fundraising career at American University and Gallaudet University, later serving as the Director of Development at It Takes Two, Inc., a non-profit focused on providing support for single-parent students and families in the DMV area.
Jack studied Political Studies at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. In his spare time, Jack enjoys watching the Warriors and Dodgers, coaching youth sports, and sharpening up his skills in the kitchen.
Jack founded Sustainable Change Strategies LLC in 2018 after seeing first-hand the need for individualized support for political campaigns around the country, particularly down-ballot. SC Strategies specializes in providing individualized consulting that will maximize the potential of your campaign.
In his career, Jack has led teams that have raised over $40 million in total. As the Principal Consultant and Founder of SC Strategies, he has helped elect Democrats up and down the ballot all across the country. His proudest accomplishments include flipping a seat Republicans held for the last 40 years, helping pass the largest bond ever for our community college students ($5.3 billion to repair aging infrastructure at all Los Angeles community colleges), and electing outspoken progressives to Congress and state legislatures across the country. Jack has also developed and led both staff and candidate trainings for organizations such as the National Democratic Training Committee, California Young Democrats, the Kentucky Democratic Party, and various county parties.
Prior to his career in politics, Jack started his career wearing a variety of hats, co-founding a local media company in his hometown of Claremont, later working as the Team Content Director of Celtics Nation as well as in Hollywood publicity at the longstanding firm Marleah Leslie & Associates. He started his fundraising career at American University and Gallaudet University, later serving as the Director of Development at It Takes Two, Inc., a non-profit focused on providing support for single-parent students and families in the DMV area.
Jack studied Political Studies at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. In his spare time, Jack enjoys watching the Warriors and Dodgers, coaching youth sports, and sharpening up his skills in the kitchen.
Tom Dallas, Consultant
Tom joined SC Strategies in early 2021, where he helps the team's clients maximize their fundraising potential and reach their operational goals.
In the 2020 cycle, Tom served as the Campaign Manager on SC Strategies’ clients Bobby Bliatout for Congress and later Drew Phelps for Assembly, helping them raise a total of over $1.3 million. Previously, Tom worked as a consultant for Overland Strategies, and as Campaign Manager and Field Director for targeted campaigns across California.
Tom is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento and is an avid fan of the movies.
In the 2020 cycle, Tom served as the Campaign Manager on SC Strategies’ clients Bobby Bliatout for Congress and later Drew Phelps for Assembly, helping them raise a total of over $1.3 million. Previously, Tom worked as a consultant for Overland Strategies, and as Campaign Manager and Field Director for targeted campaigns across California.
Tom is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento and is an avid fan of the movies.
Sierra Klein-Kassab, Consultant
Sierra serves as a Consultant for SC Strategies, helping our clients optimize their campaign fundraising and voter outreach.
Prior to SC Strategies, Sierra served on the Finance team for Gretchen Driskell's 2020 campaign for Congress, helping her raise over $1.65 million. She has also worked with former Michigan State Rep. Kristy Pagan, helping elect Democrats across the state of Michigan.
Sierra is a graduate of the National Democratic Training Committee's Staff Academy, and received her BA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where she still resides.
Prior to SC Strategies, Sierra served on the Finance team for Gretchen Driskell's 2020 campaign for Congress, helping her raise over $1.65 million. She has also worked with former Michigan State Rep. Kristy Pagan, helping elect Democrats across the state of Michigan.
Sierra is a graduate of the National Democratic Training Committee's Staff Academy, and received her BA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where she still resides.
Steven Sherry, Director of Outreach
Steven serves as the Director of Outreach for SC Strategies. He was formerly a principal strategist and co-founder of NewWave Strategies. With a background in operations and strategy, Steven brings high-level experience to campaigns looking to grow.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Steven is a California native who began his work in politics by helping flip the once staunchly conservative Orange County. Steven now focuses on hard fought red-to-blue races across the country. Furthermore, Steven brings an in-depth policy and lobbying background. Steven enjoys traveling and playing with his dog Daisy.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Steven is a California native who began his work in politics by helping flip the once staunchly conservative Orange County. Steven now focuses on hard fought red-to-blue races across the country. Furthermore, Steven brings an in-depth policy and lobbying background. Steven enjoys traveling and playing with his dog Daisy.