YANG2020 EXPANDS PRESS TEAM
NEW YORK — The Yang2020 campaign is excited to announce the expansion of our press team. The campaign is rapidly hiring staff as it builds on growing momentum and support. Yang raised $10 million last quarter, exceeding expectations and outpacing many opponents.
Deputy Press Secretary Rachel Barnhart spent two decades as a broadcast journalist before making the leap into politics. Rachel is no stranger to “outsider” campaigns, having served as press secretary for Stephanie Miner’s New York gubernatorial campaign and run for office herself. Rachel serves as a county legislator in her hometown, Rochester, N.Y. She brings extensive experience as a journalist, candidate and public relations professional.
Deputy Press Secretary Hilary Kinney served as Regional Manager for the nonpartisan organization Inspire U.S. She also worked in communications for the West Virginia University Foundation and Hunger Free America. She is the author of “Penelope’s Petition,” a children’s book that teaches young readers about civic responsibility. Her passion for grassroots politics began while volunteering on local and statewide campaigns in her home state of West Virginia.
Traveling Press Secretary Erick Sanchez has 12 years of experience in non-profit and political communications, starting his career as a social media aide to Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-FL). He served three years in the communications department at AFSCME and worked during the 2010 cycle as the Deputy Communications Director at the Ohio Democratic Party.
Rapid Response Director S.Y. Lee served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security under the Obama administration. Lee has a demonstrated history in managing media relations and strategic communications, working in areas related to immigration, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and other complex issues. Prior to joining the campaign, Lee worked as a media consultant in Washington, D.C., at security software company Okta, and was a field organizer on the Obama ‘08 campaign.
