I'm based in South Bend, Indiana, where I spend every day actively working to interrupt community violence. I co-founded Connect 2 Be The Change, a grassroots nonprofit focused on mentorship, mental health, and violence prevention for kids growing up like I did. And I’ve spent the better part of the past decade doing crisis prevention work, supporting families living with trauma like mine.

I'm a frequent speaker at the University of Notre Dame and a presenter with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, and have shared my story before the Indiana State Legislature. Across my personal social network and our work through Connect 2 Be The Change, I reach a an active community of individuals who are deeply invested in stories like mine.