RPOF Announces Youth Outreach Coordinators

Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today announced the creation of the RPOF Youth Outreach Department. The Chairman appointed Tim Nungesser and Kathryn Salerno to serve as RPOF Youth Outreach Coordinators to implement the RPOF Youth Outreach Initiative.

“Outreach to younger voters is one of my highest priorities for 2009,” said Chairman Greer. “As the Party of less taxing, less spending, and less government, the Republican Party is a natural fit for young Americans beginning their first job, purchasing their first home, or raising growing families. We must work hard to spread the Republican message to younger voters and ask them to consider voting Republican.”

Tim Nungesser, 27, of Palm Bay, most recently served as the East Coast Regional Victory Director for the Republican Party of Florida during the 2006-2008 Election Cycle. Nungesser previously worked for the Central Florida Regional Office of United States Senator Mel Martinez and served as a volunteer for the Charlie Crist for Governor Campaign in 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida.

“Tim and Kathy bring a wealth of campaign and grassroots experience to the RPOF Youth Outreach Department,” said Chairman Greer. “I am confident that under their leadership the Republican Party of Florida can build and grow our base of young supporters.”

Kathryn Salerno, 23, of Orlando, most recently served as the Central Florida Field Coordinator for the Republican Party of Florida during the 2006-2008 Election Cycle. Salerno’s previous political experience includes service on the Charlie Crist for Governor Campaign, and in the Central Florida Regional Office of Unites States Senator Mel Martinez, where she worked for both the Central Regional and State Directors. Additionally, Salerno worked as an Artist Royalty Accountant for EMI Music, North American in New Jersey, and conducted legal research for the Peterson, Bernard Law Firm in Ft. Lauderdale. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida.

The RPOF Youth Outreach Initiative is a comprehensive program aimed at encouraging young Floridians between the ages of 15 and 35 to consider joining the Republican Party. The program includes multiple voter registration and technology components and will culminate with a statewide conference this summer.