About Us
Board of Directors 2026-27
Neil Pople
president@sacstonewall.org
Neil Pople (he/him) has been a member of Stonewall since 2011, and has served the club previously as Communications, membership, and Fundraising Chair before being elected to his current role. A lifelong Democrat and passionate advocate for equality, Neil works as Legislative Operations Manager at a public affairs firm in DT Sacramento, where he helps clients navigate California’s legislative process. He is a graduate of CSU San Bernardino, and is committed to building an inclusive, action-oriented club that empowers LGBTQ+ voices throughout the Sacramento region.
vp@sacstonewall.org
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 Vice President 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.
Zach Basler
Karin Bailey
Fundraising Chair
fundraising@sacstonewall.org
Karin Bailey (she/her) is a longtime Democrat and advocate for fairness in the workplace and the community. She serves as Sacramento Stonewall Democrats’ Fundraising Chair, bringing years of experience in labor and employment relations, public service, and nonprofit engagement. Karin works at UC Davis Health in Labor Relations and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law. She is excited to help strengthen the club’s fundraising efforts and support its mission of electing pro-equality Democrats throughout the Sacramento region.
Jamarie Crawford
Communications Chair
communications@sacstonewall.org
Jamarie Crawford (he/him) is serving his second term on the board, this year as Stonewall’s Communications Chair. He is currently a student at CSU Sacramento, and is actively involved in the Latino community through Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, which aims to represent the Latino community and contribute to political empowerment within the Chicana/o/x community. Crawford’s involvement in Stonewall reflects his commitment to advocacy and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
Jacob DeFant
membership@sacstonewall.org
Jacob DeFant (he/him) has been an active member of Sacramento Stonewall Democrats and currently serves as the club’s Membership Chair. Passionate about public policy, sustainability, and community engagement, Jacob works as a Senior Policy Associate at Fullwell, where he advances food and nutrition policy initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science from CSU Chico and a Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems and Public Policy from Arizona State University. Jacob is committed to building a stronger, more inclusive Democratic movement throughout Sacramento.
Ramon Martinez
Secretary-Treasurer
st@sacstonewall.org
Ramon Martinez (he/him) is serving his second term on the board, this year as Secretary/Treasurer. With a passion and dedication for protecting the rights and freedoms of all LGBTQ+ individuals, he is excited to utilize his experience working in state government to help advance the club’s priorities. Ramon is dedicated to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, shaping inclusive policies, and mobilizing communities to drive meaningful change in a very challenging time.
Joseph "Joey" Sais
pac@sacstonewall.org
Joey Sais (he/him) is serving his second term as PAC Chair with Stonewall Dems, and is working to bridge public service and queer advocacy to create meaningful, lasting change.
Joey is currently an intern working in the office of Sacramento City Council Member Eric Guerra and also serves as Lead Program Developer for the CSU Sacramento Pride Center.