Ethan Henshaw (he/him)

Co-Chair

Ethan is a sophomore in the College studying government and economics. He is passionate about local and community organizing and frequently enjoys volunteering on city council and statewide campaigns. Two of his favorite Democrats are Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman (even though Bowman probably pulled that fire alarm on purpose.) In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, watching film nerd movies, and attending concerts. The majority of his hobbies, however, revolve around politics. Ethan is originally from Salem, Massachusetts.

Asher Maxwell (he/him)

Co-Chair

Asher is very excited to be the Co-Chair of GUCD for 2024. He’s in the Class of 2026 at Georgetown and is majoring in government and minoring in philosophy and English. He is passionate about electing Democrats up and down the ballot, especially in the South. He’s a long-time fan of Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, Raphael Warnock, and Andy Beshear. This year more than ever, Asher is looking forward to the vitally important work that GUCD will do on and off campus and the fun-loving community built within it. Asher is originally from Nashville, Tennessee.

Maya Smith (she/her)

Chief of Staff

Asher is very excited to be the Co-Chair of GUCD for 2024. He’s in the Class of 2026 at Georgetown and is majoring in government and minoring in philosophy and English. He is passionate about electing Democrats up and down the ballot, especially in the South. He’s a long-time fan of Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, Raphael Warnock, and Andy Beshear. This year more than ever, Asher is looking forward to the vitally important work that GUCD will do on and off campus and the fun-loving community built within it. Asher is originally from Nashville, Tennessee.

Maggie Lober (she/they)

Treasurer

Maggie is a sophomore in the SFS studying Science, Technology, and International Affairs with minors in Physics and Computer Science. To her work within and beyond GUCD, she brings a love of democratic politics, a passion for social justice, and a devotion to Philadelphia sports teams. On campus, Maggie is also a volunteer at the Maker Hub and generally spends too much time in Yates gym. They are originally from Wilmington, Deleware.

Dylan Shapiro (he/him)

Director of Campaigning

Dylan is super excited to be GUCD’s 2025 campaigning director. He’s a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and believes that having real conversations with voters is how to win elections. He wants to use his time on Board to grow the campaigning department and make sure they do everything in our power to deny Trump a second term. In his free time, Dylan enjoys watching movies and listening to music. His favorite artist is Taylor Swift. Dylan is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dhruv Shaw (he/him)

Director of Professional Development

Dhruv is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service, studying International Economics, and is the inaugural Director of Professional Development for GUCD. Outside of GUCD, Dhruv is involved in the Asian American Student Association, the Georgetown International Relations Association, and On the Record. Dhruv is originally from North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Darius Wagner (he/him)

Director of Advocacy

Asher is very excited to be the Co-Chair of GUCD for 2024. He’s in the Class of 2026 at Georgetown and is majoring in government and minoring in philosophy and English. He is passionate about electing Democrats up and down the ballot, especially in the South. He’s a long-time fan of Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, Raphael Warnock, and Andy Beshear. This year more than ever, Asher is looking forward to the vitally important work that GUCD will do on and off campus and the fun-loving community built within it. Asher is originally from Nashville, Tennessee.

Mansi Peters (she/her)

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mansi is in the College of Arts and Science’s class of 2027. She is studying Government and History with a minor in French and significant coursework in Tech, Ethics, and Society. In her free time, Mansi enjoys skiing, golfing, writing, reading, and anything involving music. She plays two instruments and has been singing for as long as she can remember. Mansi is also a trained ballet dancer of 15 years and loves being on stage. Her favorite thing to do with friends is trying out new places to eat and exploring the city. Mansi is originally from Wausau, Wisconsin.

Felix Rice (he/him)

Director of Speakers

Asher is very excited to be the Co-Chair of GUCD for 2024. He’s in the Class of 2026 at Georgetown and is majoring in government and minoring in philosophy and English. He is passionate about electing Democrats up and down the ballot, especially in the South. He’s a long-time fan of Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, Raphael Warnock, and Andy Beshear. This year more than ever, Asher is looking forward to the vitally important work that GUCD will do on and off campus and the fun-loving community built within it. Asher is originally from Nashville, Tennessee.

Simone Guité (she/her)

Director of Membership

Simone is a sophomore in the College. She is double majoring in American Studies and Government with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. Outside of GUCD she is involved in the GU Pep Band, Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program, and the Circle of Indigenous Students Alliance. Simone is originally from Portland, Oregon.

Elinor Clark (she/her)

Director of Communications

Elinor is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is majoring in Government and American Studies with a concentration in Labor History and is minoring in Spanish. She considers herself a life-long activist and is extremely passionate about worker’s rights and feminist issues. At Georgetown, she is also involved in H*yas for Choice, the Coalition for Workers Rights, and the DC Schools Project. She is currently serving as a Title IX Ambassador and was a lead organizer in the Starbucks Workers United movement and later the Students Against Starbucks campaign. Elinor is originally from Marin County, California.

Meet the Executive Board