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 POLITICO, MSNBC, 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, Senior 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.
Morgan Limpus, Associate
Morgan is a new member of the SC Strategies team. She is passionate about electing Democrats and helping our clients reach their full potential.
In the 2024 cycle, Morgan led campus organizing efforts for the Michigan Democratic Party that supported critical campaigns for Democrats in the swing state, including the Harris/Walz campaign. Before then, she served as a Regional Lead Organizer for RISE.
Morgan is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and she currently resides in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
In the 2024 cycle, Morgan led campus organizing efforts for the Michigan Democratic Party that supported critical campaigns for Democrats in the swing state, including the Harris/Walz campaign. Before then, she served as a Regional Lead Organizer for RISE.
Morgan is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and she currently resides in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Sarah Lewis, Associate
Sarah joined SC Strategies in 2025, and plays a critical role in supporting our clients' day to day operations.
Previously, Sarah was the Deputy Data Director for the Ohio Democratic Party, where she managed voter data for campaigns such as Sen. Sherrod Brown's re-election campaign. Previously, she was an organizer for the Michigan Coordinated Campaign.
Sarah is a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she currently resides.
Previously, Sarah was the Deputy Data Director for the Ohio Democratic Party, where she managed voter data for campaigns such as Sen. Sherrod Brown's re-election campaign. Previously, she was an organizer for the Michigan Coordinated Campaign.
Sarah is a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she currently resides.