Houston City Council At-Large Position 4

At-Large Position 4

Council Member Alejandra Salinas: Staff

Chris Chu de León, Chief of Staff
Chris Chu de León is a community organizer, union member, and Army infantry veteran. Born in Houston, Chris is the son of immigrants from Hong Kong and Mexico. Chris’ dad got his start here as a taxi driver and his mom enlisted in the U.S. Army, inspiring Chris to fight for working families like his. He worked his way through college at Rice as a bartender, retail worker, and teaching assistant before earning a Fulbright scholarship to Brazil.

Following his mom’s military service, Chris earned his commission as an infantry officer through ROTC at Harvard University. He went on to lead more than 100 missions during his combat tour against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, earning a Bronze Star.

Chris spent years organizing across Texas — knocking thousands of doors for Beto O’Rourke’s Senate campaign and serving as Texas state director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign. He later served as deputy chief of staff to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, helping expand apprenticeships and childcare, and organized alongside workers across the country while working for SEIU.

Contact: chris.chudeleon@houstontx.gov

Veronica Xiloj, Deputy Chief of Staff
Veronica Xiloj is a dedicated public servant committed to advancing equitable policy and strengthening community engagement in Houston. Born and raised in Houston’s Gulfton neighborhood, she is passionate about serving communities across Houston and improving quality of life for all residents.

She began her career as a City Council intern through the Hire Houston Youth Program from 2014 to 2016 and later served as Director of Constituent Services in District H and Deputy Chief of Staff for At-Large Position 4. With nearly a decade of experience in Houston’s public sector, she specializes in policy coordination, constituent advocacy, and community engagement. Veronica earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston-Downtown and remains committed to advancing equity and expanding access to resources for Houston’s most vulnerable communities.

Contact: veronica.xiloj@houstontx.gov

Bryce Anthony Randall, Policy & Advocacy Director
Bryce Anthony Randall is an experienced policy advocate, public servant, and organizer hailing from the historic Independence Heights neighborhood. As the grandson of a cotton sharecropper turned trucker and Teamster, Bryce believes that the dignity of labor and worker’s rights are foundational to the broader justice movement.

Prior to joining the At Large 4 Team, Bryce served as a Senior Advisor of Policy Advocacy at the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis where he worked with county divisions and community advocates to champion progressive policies. During his time at the Harris County Elections Division he served as a Voter & Registration Community Specialist focusing on voter engagement, education, and registration.

Bryce received his B.A. From Texas A&M University where he majored in Political Science and minored in Sociology. As a public servant, Bryce is a firm believer that the people closest to the problem are closest to the solution. He serves At Large 4 under the framework that good policy is well researched, data-driven, means-tested, and most importantly - people-centered.

Contact: bryce.randall@houstontx.gov

Davis Mendoza Darusman, Communications Director
Davis Mendoza Darusman is a Houston-based nonprofit leader, community organizer, and small-business owner who has helped secure over $1 million in grants and connected thousands of residents to services through coalition work and civic engagement initiatives. As founder of Houston Unscripted Productions and principal of DMD², he produces bilingual multimedia supporting nonprofits and advocacy groups across the city; his videos have reached over one million views across platforms, including the pilot episode of his LGBTQ+ reality dating show, Panning for Love.

Darusman serves as President of the UH LGBTQ Alumni Network, where he has helped raise thousands of dollars in scholarships and emergency crisis aid for queer and trans Coogs. In 2026, he ran for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2, advocating for eviction diversion, expanded pro bono legal aid, and court modernization.