Jordan Gascon, Executive Director |
JORDAN@SANDIEGOREPUBLICANS.ORG |
Jordan is in charge of the overall management of the county party organization, incl. candidate training and recruitment, event management and sponsorship, and strategic initiatives.
Contact: jordan@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Jordan is originally from Camarillo, CA and moved to San Diego to attend SDSU in 2005. He has a MA in Diplomacy from Norwich University and a BA in International Security and Conflict Resolution from SDSU. He currently serves on the board of the Latino American Political Association, the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, Pine Valley Community Planning Group, and is the founder and President of the HOPS Foundation. Jordan began his work in politics by interning with Mayor Faulconer. Jordan’s previous work includes grassroots policy advocacy with Americans for Prosperity Foundation and campaign work in multiple states. As the Deputy Strategic Initiatives Director for the Colorado Republican Committee he helped to increase the Hispanic vote in both the Coffman for Congress and Gardner for US Senate in 2014. Post CO, he was deployed to Louisiana to help coordinate GOTV efforts in the Cassidy for US Senate runoff. Since returning to San Diego he has served as both the Precinct Operations Director and Political Director for the Republican Party of San Diego County as well as a board member of the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board for the County of San Diego.
Contact: jordan@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Jordan is originally from Camarillo, CA and moved to San Diego to attend SDSU in 2005. He has a MA in Diplomacy from Norwich University and a BA in International Security and Conflict Resolution from SDSU. He currently serves on the board of the Latino American Political Association, the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, Pine Valley Community Planning Group, and is the founder and President of the HOPS Foundation. Jordan began his work in politics by interning with Mayor Faulconer. Jordan’s previous work includes grassroots policy advocacy with Americans for Prosperity Foundation and campaign work in multiple states. As the Deputy Strategic Initiatives Director for the Colorado Republican Committee he helped to increase the Hispanic vote in both the Coffman for Congress and Gardner for US Senate in 2014. Post CO, he was deployed to Louisiana to help coordinate GOTV efforts in the Cassidy for US Senate runoff. Since returning to San Diego he has served as both the Precinct Operations Director and Political Director for the Republican Party of San Diego County as well as a board member of the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board for the County of San Diego.
Andrew Cruz, Membership Director |
ANDREW@SANDIEGOREPUBLICANS.ORG |
Andrew is in charge of our Donor Clubs, with membership options of $100, $250, or $1,000 per year - with monthly options available. If you are a current or prospective member with questions, contact Andrew today.
Contact: andrew@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Andrew was born and raised in San Diego. He currently attends San Diego State University. Andrew's work in politics began by interning for the Governor of Guam Eddie Calvo and working his way up to becoming a staff writer. During his time in Guam, he was a recipient of a Governor's Award for his hard work and dedication to the people of Guam. Since returning to San Diego, he has worked as both Executive Political Coordinator and Interim Communications Director for the Republican Party of San Diego County. He aspires to pursue a Law Degree after graduating from San Diego State University and continuing his work in politics.
Contact: andrew@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Andrew was born and raised in San Diego. He currently attends San Diego State University. Andrew's work in politics began by interning for the Governor of Guam Eddie Calvo and working his way up to becoming a staff writer. During his time in Guam, he was a recipient of a Governor's Award for his hard work and dedication to the people of Guam. Since returning to San Diego, he has worked as both Executive Political Coordinator and Interim Communications Director for the Republican Party of San Diego County. He aspires to pursue a Law Degree after graduating from San Diego State University and continuing his work in politics.
Anthony Episcopo, Field Director |
ANTHONY@SANDIEGOREPUBLICANS.ORG |
Anthony is in charge of our Precinct Operations, Voter Registration and Identification, and Clubs and Coalitions. If you are interested in volunteering or serving as our party's representative in YOUR area, contact Anthony today.
Contact: anthony@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Anthony is originally from San Diego, primarily east county. After attending Grossmont College he attended San Diego State University, receiving a degree in History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science. After traveling the entire continental United States he came to the realization that his calling was politics. Previously he had worked for the Republican Party of San Diego county as an intern in 2016 and as a GOTV coordinator in 2018. He aspires to use his career to reform the school system, to reform the homelessness crisis, and to reform the criminal justice system.
Contact: anthony@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Anthony is originally from San Diego, primarily east county. After attending Grossmont College he attended San Diego State University, receiving a degree in History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science. After traveling the entire continental United States he came to the realization that his calling was politics. Previously he had worked for the Republican Party of San Diego county as an intern in 2016 and as a GOTV coordinator in 2018. He aspires to use his career to reform the school system, to reform the homelessness crisis, and to reform the criminal justice system.
Michael Huling, Communications Director |
MICHAEL@SANDIEGOREPUBLICANS.ORG |
Michael is in charge of our political and member communications and is part of the San Diego News Desk editorial team. If you are interested in contributing to the San Diego News Desk, contact Michael today.
Contact: michael@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Michael is born and raised in San Diego, growing up in Poway. He graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School and currently attends UC San Diego, where he is studying Political Science and Philosophy. Michael has been involved in politics for several years now, working with Prager University, Young America’s Foundation, and other leading conservative organizations. He was the editor-in-chief of Rouser News and The Classy Libertarian, and currently serves as a contributing editor to Lone Conservative. His work has been featured in several publications, including Campus Reform. Michael interned for Senator Joel Anderson and subsequently the Republican Party of San Diego County, before being promoted to communications director. He hopes to contribute to the great history of intellectual conservatism, spreading the eternal values of liberty, virtue, reason, tradition, and gratitude.
Contact: michael@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Michael is born and raised in San Diego, growing up in Poway. He graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School and currently attends UC San Diego, where he is studying Political Science and Philosophy. Michael has been involved in politics for several years now, working with Prager University, Young America’s Foundation, and other leading conservative organizations. He was the editor-in-chief of Rouser News and The Classy Libertarian, and currently serves as a contributing editor to Lone Conservative. His work has been featured in several publications, including Campus Reform. Michael interned for Senator Joel Anderson and subsequently the Republican Party of San Diego County, before being promoted to communications director. He hopes to contribute to the great history of intellectual conservatism, spreading the eternal values of liberty, virtue, reason, tradition, and gratitude.
Michael Palomba, Deputy Communications Director |
PALOMBA@SANDIEGOREPUBLICANS.ORG |
Michael is in charge of the San Diego News Desk and is a member of the editorial team. If you are interested in contributing to the San Diego News Desk, contact Michael today.
Contact: palomba@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Michael is originally from New York City but moved to San Diego in 2017 to attend San Diego State University. He is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science and is scheduled to graduate at the end of 2020. Michael realized he wanted to work in politics after moving to California and began interning for the Republican Party of San Diego County in September of 2019. After a year of interning, he was promoted to Deputy Communications Director. For the future, Michael would like to attend law school and eventually work in the United States Senate.
Contact: palomba@sandiegorepublicans.org or (858) 450-4600.
Michael is originally from New York City but moved to San Diego in 2017 to attend San Diego State University. He is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science and is scheduled to graduate at the end of 2020. Michael realized he wanted to work in politics after moving to California and began interning for the Republican Party of San Diego County in September of 2019. After a year of interning, he was promoted to Deputy Communications Director. For the future, Michael would like to attend law school and eventually work in the United States Senate.