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DTC LEADERSHIP
Welcome from the Chair
ERIN LOPEZ
Hello and welcome!
I'm Erin Lopez, Chair of the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee (DTC) since 2026. The core mission of the DTC is to elect capable, qualified Democrats to positions in our local, state, and federal government. We recruit and support candidates who share our fundamental Democratic principles & values and who uphold our vision of promoting economic growth, funding our excellent schools & town services, and ensuring Fairfield is an outstanding place to live, work, and play for all.
As DTC Chair, I firmly believe that if all Democrats participate in the political process, vote, and engage & inspire unaffiliated voters, we will win elections. It is through these efforts that we can ensure a government that mirrors our principles & values and works effectively for all residents. To achieve success, we rely on the invaluable support of our many members, dedicated volunteers, and interns.
During our monthly meetings, esteemed Democratic officials from both our town and state provide us with important updates on matters that are significant to Fairfield. If you are interested in connecting with inspiring, like-minded individuals who are working to make a positive difference in our town, I invite you to attend one of these meetings. You can find a schedule of DTC monthly meetings under the EVENTS section on our website. To stay informed about our latest activities and developments, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, and I look forward to meeting you in person soon. Together we can create a brighter future for Fairfield!
ERIN LOPEZ, Chair
Erin Lopez first got involved in the DTC in 2016, when she was appointed to the RTM to replace a resigning member and held that position until 2019. From 2018-19 she was vice-chair of the RTM finance committee. After her service on the RTM, Erin served as chair of the DTC Outreach Committee for a year. Since 2020 Erin has been the DTC Corresponding Secretary on the executive committee, and part of the DTC communications committee. Erin has worked on local Democratic campaigns since 2016. She was communications manager for State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey in 2020, co-managed her 2022 campaign, and was Cristin’s campaign manager in 2024. She also was co-campaign manager for the late First Selectman Bill Gerber & Selectman Christine Vitale’s campaign in 2023, and campaign manager for First Selectperson Christine Vitale in the 2026 special election. Erin also has a history of community service in town, having served the North Stratfield School PTA in many capacities, including President. She was also a scout troop leader for six years, and was active with the Fairfield Woods Middle School PTA. She was also a member of the Stratfield Village Association Board from 2020-2024.
BILL HOPF, Vice Chair
Bill Hopf, a lifelong Democrat, has been a member of the Fairfield DTC since 2014. He became the DTC Data Director in 2016, and took on the role of Field Director in 2021. He was elected DTC Vice Chair in 2026. As Field Director, Bill has been an essential member of the core team by managing the campaign field activities for candidates and volunteers. In that role he designed campaign strategies, organized door knocking and phone calling efforts, scheduled headquarters staff, and oriented new volunteers. Bill also coordinates the DTC texting program, designs online fundraising forms, and was campaign manager for Michelle McCabe when she ran for State Senate in 2018. Bill also received the DTC’s Sullivan Award for his significant contributions to the party’s campaign successes in 2018. Since 2014, Bill has been an active member of Fairfield’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which supports Fairfield’s first responders during large-scale emergencies and disasters. Bill is a past president of Friends of the Fairfield Public Library, and still fundraises for them. He also is an active volunteer for Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Bill, who was a management consultant in automotive fixed operations advising dealers nationwide, is now retired. He, his wife Kathleen and their 2 sons moved to Fairfield in 2004.
DTC Executive Board Members
DIANA SISLER, Treasurer
DTC Treasurer since 2019, Diana came to the DTC with experience as a treasurer at both the state and federal level. She previously served as treasurer for Jim Himes' 2008 Congressional campaign and as Dita Bhargava's campaign treasurer (for both her Exploratory and CT Treasurer Candidate committees) in 2017. She was also Treasurer for Sarah Keitt’s successful 2022 campaign for State Representative. Diana is Owner of Integrated Financial Solutions LLC, providing ongoing consulting and support for her clients.  Her work involves converting large amounts of historical financial data into Dynamics GP, a software used for managing financial information.
LAURA KARSON, Recording Secretary
Laura Karson has served as DTC Recording Secretary since 2020. She has been a member of the Fairfield DTC and a key contributor on numerous state & local political campaigns since 2012. In 2019, Laura was elected to the RTM for District 4 and currently Chairs the RTM’s Public Health and Safety Committee. An active community volunteer, Laura was honored with the Fairfield Democrats’ Eunice Postol Community Service Award in 2022. Over the years, she has served as VP of programs for the Fairfield Ludlowe PTA, as a member of the Alcohol and Drug Task Force, and as a volunteer with Operation Hope. A passionate social justice activist, Laura is a member of the local chapter of Indivisible, and was previously a volunteer for the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition, and a volunteer for Planned Parenthood where she rallied for reproductive rights. A former local small business operator, Laura owned five Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt stores, including one in Downtown Fairfield. Laura holds a B.S. in Sociology from Hofstra University. She is married to Jamie and mother to three adult children.
Meaghan Morelli - Corresponding Secretary
Meaghan began volunteering for the DTC in 2025. She brings over twenty years of marketing and communications experience to this effort, including previous digital and social lead roles for Subway Restaurants and Goldman Sachs. She also brings decades of advocacy work on behalf of women, specifically survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She remains deeply passionate about these issues and working to promote dialogue and legislative change around them. Meaghan is also the proud mom of a Fairfield Ludlowe High School graduate who is currently studying abroad pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Comparative Literature.