MEET THE TEAM

Lillie Schechter is a political strategist and fundraiser who has been advising local and national Democratic candidates and organizations for nearly a decade. Lillie has worked closely with the Democratic Party as the Harris County Democratic Party Chair to help find, promote and elect the best candidates for Harris County and City of Houston positions. 

A native Houstonian and 7th generation Texan, Lillie grew up steeped in the Democratic Party. When other kids were attending Little League games and ballet rehearsals, Lillie was campaigning.

Lillie attended the University of Texas where she received a B.A. in American Studies and a Masters in Public Leadership from the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

In 2009, Lillie launched her own business, Bayou City Strategies, which has grown to encompass all aspects of progressive politics: fundraising, campaign strategy, candidate training, and beyond. Lillie has had the fortune of working with some of the superstars of Texas and national Democratic politics, including Lina Hidalgo, Sylvia Garcia, Cecile Richards and Planned Parenthood, Wendy Davis, Leticia Van De Putte, and Hillary Clinton.

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When she is not fighting for progressive causes and candidates, Lillie can be found strolling the bayou with her dogs, Harlie and Bennie; splashing around a pool with her husband, Brian and his three amazing teens, Miles, Clara and Ruby; watching cheesy romantic comedies from the nineties; and volunteering her professional skills to raise money for charities.

Born and raised in Houston, Erik is a 5th Generation Texan who has spent over 15 years working in Texas Democratic politics. With a more recent focus on political fundraising and compliance, Erik has helped raise his clients millions of dollars for their state, county, and city campaigns.

 

While Erik’s primary focus remains fundraising, he has extensive experience and continues to provide event production and logistical support through his Advance work for Presidential and statewide candidates, including the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign for President and most recently, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaigns.

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Erik graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. 

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In his spare time, Erik is a fan of all Houston team sports, particularly the Astros, and spending time with his wife Abbie and daughter Frankie, and two pups, Ray and Noodle. 

Larissa Charles is a Houston area native. She has served in leadership roles in progressive organizations such as Texas College Democrats and College Democrats of America. She also served as Political Director for Matthew Dowd, Political Associate for MJ Hegar, and most recently Campaign Manager for Dexter McCoy the Democratic Nominee for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4.

 

In her free time Larissa likes to spend time at the record store listening to good music, baking, and going to the movies with her friends.