James murphy
Executive Director

James’ political career began as a field organizer and ever since then, he’s had the privilege to work on several local and state campaigns as well as at the Texas Democratic Party.

James has had the opportunity to fight for progressive causes at many levels and is honored that his work at the TCDP has moved Travis County more progressively. He has devoted his career to creating equal opportunity for all to thrive in.

James lives in Austin, TX, with his partner and cat, Travis. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, live music, and going to local parks.

Ryan Ackermann
Organizing Director

A service worker by heart and trade, Ryan has four political campaigns under his belt organizing communities from his hometown of Louisville, KY to here in the heart of Austin, Texas. He has a self-described pragmatic approach that puts results over rhetoric, and unity over division. When he is not hustling to build a progressive future, he’ll make you a mean Paloma behind the bar or catch you by the pool as he works on his ever-elusive tan.

Andhi Beltran-Garcia
regional Organizer

Andhi graduated from UT Austin with a master’s in social work with the goal of fighting for social justice and providing basic resources to everyone. He has experience working with individuals and communities in schools, an inpatient hospital, and at the Texas state capitol. Andhi values creating community, meeting people where they are, and centering marginalized voices. During troubling times, it is always important to lead with empathy and open arms to everyone willing to fight the injustices

He came to Austin in 2023 from central Pennsylvania where he grew to love German Dutch food, shopping at farmer markets, and Hershey Park. During his free time, Andhi enjoys going to the movies, cooking, playing video games with his friends and eating Salvadoran pupusas.