Born and raised in Little Village (a.k.a. La Villita) on the southwest side of Chicago, Guillermo was introduced to street life at an early age. After surviving several near-death experiences, he decided to walk a new path and rediscovered himself in the field of community violence intervention. As a Street Intervention Manager at Enlace Chicago, he supports the very groups he was once at odds with and encourages his community to stay united in the face of adversity.    

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United under the ministry of "reducing violence one community at a time," Red and Fitz are a powerful duo in the Community Violence Intervention space in Portsmouth, Virginia. Where one may fall short, the other is there to fill the gap with their unique expertise. The work born from their teamwork and faith in Christ is a testament to how true brotherhood can bring change to a community. 

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When the course of your life changes at a moment's notice, believe that you have the power to redirect it. Once a promising student athlete with dreams of the NFL, Garrison suddenly had to pivot when gun violence altered his path. Through sheer resilience, he didn't allow his purpose and smile to wither away. Garrison is a Team USA powerlifter and climber, influencer, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and the founder of The Garrison Redd Project.

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Eddie is no stranger to pressure. Overcoming the pressures of growing up in a community and home riddled with violence and drugs, Eddie worked hard to support his family in any way he could. Unfortunately, family pressure pulled him into a life of dealing drugs, which ultimately led to him falling victim to an armed robbery. Now a T10 complete paraplegic, Eddie helps people with spinal cord injuries and gun violence survivors through his work as the Founder of "Paralyzed From Violence."

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Kaelyn lost her dad to gun violence when she was only 3 months old. Now at 11 years old and after 4 years of therapy, she is ready to have her voice heard as she speaks on her commitment to stopping gun violence by starting a non-profit. 

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Director Kwelli Sneed leads the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in Washington, D.C. Having a voice, independent thought, and making tough decisions are everyday choices Director Sneed has to make as she navigates the challenges of leading a government office. 

Watch the full episode to learn more about her work, leadership and the success of frontline community violence intervention professionals.

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Community violence intervention professionals in Washington, D.C. work on the frontlines to keep their communities safe, but life still happens to them. In the midst of experiencing the loss of many friends and family members, Teivon found a passion for helping survivors of gun violence, while also practicing self-care for his own healing. 

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D.C. violence prevention professionals are an essential part of the public safety ecosystem. Ralo, a native Washingtonian, works to keep D.C. youth safe from gun violence because he knows firsthand the consequences of taking the wrong path in life. Through his lived experience and authenticity, Ralo is able to positively influence youth and he is creating tremendous impact in the field of community violence intervention. 

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Marcus grew up navigating the challenges of street culture between Los Angeles and Chicago, which eventually led to his incarceration. After his release, he turned his experience into a mission, working with Chicago Ceasefire to interrupt cycles of violence and train others across the country. Now, as the founder of McAllister Consultancy & Training, Marcus travels widely to inspire and educate communities on violence prevention.

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As Toya shares her story of losing so many family and friends to gun violence, her son begins to comfort her in his own way. Toya says her son gives her hope on difficult days.

Toya grew up on the West Side of Chicago, where she experienced gun violence at an early age. Today as a social worker, she gives back to her community by providing therapeutic support and encouraging younger generations to reach their fullest potential.

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