Officers 

Chair: Stephen DeVay

Born in Monroe County, Stephen DeVay grew up in Hilton, N.Y. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with a B.S. in Software Engineering. Drawn to the City of Rochester, Stephen started his career and settled down in the 23rd Legislative District, living just off Monroe Ave for over 10 years now. 

First appointed to the 23rd Democratic Committee in 2017, Stephen became Leader of the 23rd in 2018. In this role, he served as an outspoken member of the MCDC Executive Committee and joined MCDC’s StratCom sub-committee.

Outside of politics, Stephen works as an Agile Coach focused on Information Technology and Operations teams at a Fortune 500 company. He also serves on the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Emerging Leaders Board, is co-chair of the Rochester Regional Health Ambassador Council, and is a Board Member of the Out Alliance. He was also recognized as a Rochester Business Journal 2021 Forty under 40 Award recipient and a finalist for the 2022 Rochester Chamber of Commerce Ignite Award. 

 

Secretary: Ebony Dukes

Ebony Dukes is a native of Monroe County and was raised in the Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, the oldest African-American church in Rochester and Monroe County, which played a pivotal role in her early development. In 2019, she ran as the anti-establishment candidate to represent the 27th Legislative District district in the Monroe County Legislature, and in 2020, she was selected to be a delegate for Bernie Sanders’ Presidential campaign. 

Ebony was appointed as a Democratic Committee member in 2016 and has worked for the betterment of Rochester throughout her life.

After graduating from Rush Henrietta High School, she attended Canisius College, where she studied Biopsychology and went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Keuka College. 

Ebony has worked in the Human Services/Not-For-Profit sector since 1998. She currently lives in Webster.

 

Treasurer: Christopher Sardella

This role complements Christopher’s work and dedication as Chair of SCOVE (Special Committee on Voting and Elections). His knowledge of State Election Law and Finance Rules is key to both roles, and anyone who knows Christopher knows he will support local committee Treasurers and campaigns alike.

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Staff

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Communications Director: Mare Millow

Mare has lived in Monroe County since age two. She earned her B.A. in Communications/Journalism from St. John Fisher College, with a concentration in Marketing, and has extensive communications experience, primarily with non-profit organizations. Mare joined MCDC from Rochester Regional Health, and has worked at Rochester Museum & Science Center, Nazareth College, Delaware North/Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, and Geva Theatre Center. She has also run her own consultancy for the past 25+ years, providing a full range of communications strategies and services to local organizations in a variety of sectors, including arts and entertainment, education, health and human services, and tourism. 

A lifelong progressive, Mare is passionate about the Democratic promises of equality, opportunity, human rights, and political participation.