Who We Are
Empowering and connecting Young Republicans across Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church.
The Arlington Alexandria Falls Church Young Republicans (AAFCYRs) are a community of young professionals committed to advancing Republican principles to strengthen our local community in Northern Virginia.
We bring together leaders from across Northern Virginia interested in thoughtful public policy conversations that lead to civic and grassroots engagement.
Our members include professionals working in government, private industry, small business, nonprofits, law, consulting, and more who are passionate about standing up for Republican principles.
If you’re new to the area or have lived here for years, AAFCYRs provides a place for you to build your community in a known network of young principle-minded people just like you!
Who Should Join
The AAFCYRs Chapter is ideal for young professionals between the ages of 18 and 41, who:
Identify as Republican
Live or work in Arlington, Alexandria or Falls Church (or nearby)
Want to grow their personal, professional, and political networks
Care about public policy and civic involvement
Are interested in getting involved in their community but are unsure where to start
No prior political experience to join.
What We Do
AAFCYRs hosts regular networking events including happy hours, public policy discussions, campaign activities, and volunteer engagement opportunities throughout the year.
Our goal is simple: Create a welcoming space where Young Republicans can build relationships and freely exchange ideas that contribute meaningfully to the civic life in our region.
AAFCYRs supports the National Federation of Young Republicans and the Young Republicans Federation of Virginia’s shared mission to Recruit, Train, and Elect future leaders across Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth, and the country as we fight for and raise future generations of the Republican Party.
Executive Board
Danielle Kocher
Chairman
Mike Bartels
Vice Chair
Vikram Prasad
Treasurer
Noah Yosif
Secretary
Sterling Silver
Director of Communications
Daniel Turner
Chairman Emeritus