About Us
Board of Directors 2024-25
Mario Guerrero
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Mario Guerrero (he/him) has been a member of Stonewall since 2009 and has served as Membership Chair, Fundraising Chair, and President (a few times). He is a proud Democrat, LGBTQ advocate, and United States Marine Corps Veteran. Professionally, he has worked in the non-profit sector for many years, was Legislative Director for a number of unions, and is a former Governor’s Appointee. He currently teaches at Sacramento State University.
Dee Olivarez
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Dolores “Dee” Olivarez (she/her) enters her second term as Vice President and Advocacy Chair. Dee is a firm believer in finding ways to make government work for all of us while advocating for transparency and integrity. Dee is dedicated to championing policies that make a real difference for the underserved and underrepresented. With experience in state and local government, Dee’s work helps tangibly improve lives by leveraging her lived and trained experiences navigating complex bureaucracies in support of all LGBTQ+ individuals.
Neil Pople
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Neil Pople (he/him) is serving his first term as Stonewall’s Fundraising Chair, though he is no stranger to politics or our club. A recovering political staffer, Neil has worked at nearly all levels of campaigning: from his own run for City Council, to managing a State Senate race, to Communications on several Congressional runs, working Financial Compliance for the CA Democratic Party all the way to working on four Presidential primaries. This is Neil’s 14th year as a member, and has previously served the board as Communications Chair & most recently as Membership Chair.
Mary Huttner
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Mary Huttner (she/her) has been active in national, state and local elections and propositions throughout her life. Mary has extensive experience in state and federal health care policy, delivery, and financing and served as a lobbyist on rural health issues. Currently she works as a consultant on health care IT and other public sector technology projects. She is also a recruiter for Close the Gap helping to recruit accomplished women and prepare them to launch competitive campaigns. Mary shares the club’s goal to recruit, train and support members of the LGBTQIA community and allies to run for state, local, down-ballot races and build a bench for the future.
Zach Basler
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Zachary Basler (he/him) is a dedicated real estate professional whose work with friends and family fuels his passion for advocating for marginalized communities. Beyond real estate, he actively serves as the Membership Chair for the club and holds a publicly appointed position as a Committee Chair for the Sacramento-TGA HIV Planning Council, ensuring the region’s most vulnerable receive essential care. Zach also serves on a variety of community non-profits. His commitment to these causes reflects his deep passion for creating lasting change in the community.
Nicole Charter
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Nicole Charter (she/her) is entering her first term as Communications Chair with a passion and dedication for protecting the rights and freedoms of all LGBTQ+ individuals. As a young Democrat and young professional entering this space, she is excited to utilize her experience working with local political campaigns and nonprofits to further deepen her commitment to equality and inclusion in the greater Sacramento community. Nicole is dedicated to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, shaping inclusive policies, and mobilizing communities to drive meaningful change in a very challenging time.
VACANT
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Our March 2025 meeting will hold a special election to fulfill the term of our PAC Chair. Stay tuned!