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Amber Goodwin, Founding Director Community Justice Reform Coalition (CJRC)
The CJRC is a national coalition working on policy reform and building resources for communities of color working at the nexus of gun violence prevention and criminal justice reform. Prior to founding CJRC, Amber served as National Advocacy Director for Americans for Responsible Solutions.
Sarah Clements, Founder, Junior Newtown Action Alliance
On December 14, 2012, Sarahās mother survived the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In the aftermath, Sarah began work to address gun violence in every type of community, through legislative action, cultural change, and bridge-building.
Shawn VanDiver, Navy Veteran, Co-director of the Truman National Security Project, San Diego chapter
A 12-year Navy Veteran, Shawn attended National University and the Naval Postgraduate School, earning degrees or certificates in Domestic Security Management, Homeland Security and Safety Engineering, and Information Systems Operations He owns firearms and spent more than a decade training service members in the use of lethal and non-lethal force.
Adam is a fresh-out-of-school social worker, new to the world of activism and community organizing. Adam is currently organizing for stricter gun policies in Orlando, Florida with change.org. When he isnāt testing out his new social justice legs, he enjoys riding his bike, swimming in the ocean, and traveling.
Mike Weisser, Author and Firearms Instructor
Mike Weisser is the author of six books and over 700 blogs and has been a gun wholesaler, retailer, importer and firearms instructor since 1965. He is a Life Member and certified NRA firearms instructor and has trained more than 6,000 men and women in guns and gun safety. Ā
Jonas Oransky, Senior Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
Jonas Oransky is Senior Counsel at Everytown for Gun Safety, where he develops Everytown policy and supports state and federal legislative efforts.
Jessica Jin, Founder, Cocks Not Glocks
Jessica founded Cocks Not Glocks after the viral success of āCampus (Dildo) Carryā at the University of Texas at Austin, which was hailed as the largest anti-gun demonstration in Texas history. Cocks Not Glocks harnesses the humor, creativity, and compassion of young people to reject guns as an acceptable solution to fear and violence
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