OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCES,
WHEN WE VOLUNTEER, WE WIN!!
At the Palm Coast Democratic Club, we are dedicated volunteers working to build an inclusive democracy in our community. Our different backgrounds guide our discussions and activities, empowering every voice in Flagler County. We believe in grassroots activism to drive change and create a space where ideas and friendships can grow. Join us in advocating for justice, equality, and progress, and find out how you can help shape a brighter future with fellow advocates.
Donna Harkins
President
Bio
I grew up in New York and received my bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Buffalo. My family moved to Palm Coast in 1998 and this is where we raised our 4 daughters. I worked for Flagler County Schools from 2009 until I retired in 2020. I have voted Democrat my entire life.
Mark Reiter
Vice President
Bio
Semi-Retired after having been employed with Dentsply/Rinn and surviving cancer in 2016
Our family finally moved to Palm Coast from Northern Illinois in 2020 after dreaming about it for so long, I first visited Palm Coast in 1981. Yes it took 39 years to move here from that first visit and things have changed a bit, yet it’s still the same Palm Coast deep down that it was way back when.
Being part of the Palm Coast Democratic Club has allowed me to meet quite a few individuals from Palm Coast and Flagler County that share the same ideas and goals as well as other individuals who may not share those same objectives yet are still interested in what goes on around them in their community. I look forward to meeting and working with more individuals having the same ambitions for Palm Coast as well as our State and National interests.
Viviane Lindeolsson
Treasurer
Bio
have been the treasurer of the Palm Coast Democratic Club since 2017.
I was involved in planning many Democratic fundraisers and events in Flagler County.
I was born and raised in Waterloo, Belgium
Joann Soman
Secretary
Bio
Throughout my career, I’ve dedicated myself to the realm of commercial real estate, spanning both Los Angeles and Miami. My most recent role was with CBRE, where I served as the Director of Property Management for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Alongside my professional pursuits, I’ve actively engaged with various civic and professional organizations. Notably, I had the honor of serving as the Board Chair of the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade, where I advocated for women’s empowerment and equality.
Since relocating to Flagler Beach in 2016, I’ve immersed myself in community engagement, particularly through my involvement with the Flagler Democratic Woman’s Club, where I currently hold a position on the board. I have a deep passion for championing women’s issues and fighting for women’s rights.
Looking ahead to 2024, my primary focus is mobilizing voters to support the 4th Amendment and contribute to the momentum of the blue wave. Together, let’s make a difference!
Mary Lou Keener
Parlimentarian
Bio
In addition to the PCDC elected position above, Ms. Keener also serves as a member of the State Democratic Party Legislative Committee and Flagler County Precinct 31 Captain. Before retiring and moving to Palm Coast in 2005, her professional degrees in nursing and law provided her with unique cross-functional expertise and experience in law, healthcare, and executive management. She is a Navy Vietnam Veteran and a Retired Colonel in USAFR. She worked as a staffer on Capitol Hill, practiced law for several years in Atlanta, GA., and was honored to be nominated by President Clinton and confirmed by the US Senate as the General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs. She has received many awards, and appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Jill Augustensen-Scott
Director
Bio
Registered Democrat all my life, enjoying politics with like-minded people from New Jersey.
Founded and served as the Office Manager of the Flagler Democratic Executive Committee in 2016-2020, Precinct Captain P-513, member of the Flagler Democratic Women’s Club, and former Officer of the Palm Coast Democratic Club overseeing Membership/Social Media/Fundraising.
Currently, serving PCDC as Board Member.
Dr. Ellen Harper
Director
Bio
I grew up in the northeast but moved to California after college where I spent the
majority of my life. In California, I became a dentist, graduating from of UCLA School of
Dentistry. I practiced dentistry in Santa Barbara with my husband and partner, Dr Fred
Grosso, where I was the first woman to own her own Dental practice in the city.
After an auto accident which left me with a back injury, I retrained as a Marriage and
Family Therapist. Once again I practiced in Santa Barbara. My focus was on individual
and family interpersonal relationships and trauma.
Fred and I retired to Palm Coast 18 years ago. I have been a democrat most of my life
and am concerned about the undemocratic forces our country is facing. I hope to
contribute to protecting a healthy democracy by volunteering for Secretary of the PCDC.
I hope my unique life experiences and organizational skills will add to the club and the
Democratic Party of Flagler County.
Kathy Duffy
Director
Bio
Member.
Joe Buffington
Director
Bio
Lee Shaffer was born and grew up in Boise Idaho, then moved to Virginia finishing high school in Purcellville Virginia. He graduated from the University of Maryland.
Most of his work history was in finance as the Department of Veteran Affairs. He worked as a systems accountant for housing programs.
Although always interested in politics, his first volunteer activity was phone banking for Senator Carey’s campaign for the presidency in 2004. He has volunteered for every presidential campaign cents and the 2009 Governors race in Virginia. In these campaigns, he mostly was involved with voter registration and canvassing door to door. He moved to Florida in 2017 and joined the Palm Coast Democratic Club. He has been involved in all the political campaign since moving here. In addition to volunteering in the campaigns in 2019, he was appointed precinct captain in precinct 11 and then in 2020 elected coproducing captain in precinct 502.
Lee was elected to the Palm Coast democratic Board of Directors in 2020 then reelected in an expanded board in 2023
Edith Campins
Director
Bio
I retired from ATT after 31 years as a Director of Marketing and have owned a home in Palm Coast since 1997. I have been a member of PCDC for a year. I am active in various community organizations such as the Corvette Club, Italian American Club, Giving Store, FRVP, Habitat and Friends of the Library. I would like to continue our board’s efforts to reach out to Democrats in Flagler County so we can be a more effective voice in our local government.
Lee Shaffer
Director
Bio
Lee Shaffer was born and grew up in Boise Idaho, then moved to Virginia finishing high school in Purcellville Virginia. He graduated from the University of Maryland.
Most of his work history was in finance as the Department of Veteran Affairs. He worked as a systems accountant for housing programs.
Although always interested in politics, his first volunteer activity was phone banking for Senator Carey’s campaign for the presidency in 2004. He has volunteered for every presidential campaign cents and the 2009 Governors race in Virginia. In these campaigns, he mostly was involved with voter registration and canvassing door to door. He moved to Florida in 2017 and joined the Palm Coast Democratic Club. He has been involved in all the political campaign since moving here. In addition to volunteering in the campaigns in 2019, he was appointed precinct captain in precinct 11 and then in 2020 elected coproducing captain in precinct 502.
Lee was elected to the Palm Coast democratic Board of Directors in 2020 then reelected in an expanded board in 2023