Meet Jerry, one of our founding Board Members! Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? I had worked in gun violence prevention in California in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. When John Rosenthal began SHV in 1994 it was an easy transition. Having hunted in New Hampshire and Canada …
Author Archives: Stop Handgun Violence
Oedipus
Meet Oedipus, a founding Board Member. How many years have you served on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Since its inception [1994]. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Common sense to curb gun violence, a national health emergency. What is your most memorable Stop Handgun Violence campaign? Creating a CD …
Kyle Kennedy Kerr
Meet Kyle, she joined the Board in 2015. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? My father, Michael Kennedy, and John Rosenthal started SHV 25 years ago with the pioneering goal of changing Massachusetts gun laws and culture so that real change could begin. My involvement with SHV and the movement …
Meet Barbara & Ben
Join John’s #SHV25 Double Your Impact Fundraising Challenge! News Highlights: The White House administration won’t support universal background checks. 145 CEO’s call on the Senate to vote on gun reform bills. Mass shooters exploit known gaps in the U.S. background check system. Bank of America stops financing manufacturers of military style guns. MSNBC to moderate the Gun …
Steve Sheinkopf
Meet Steve, a senior board member for 15 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Because John has led the fight for common sense gun reform. What is your most memorable Stop Handgun Violence event? [At the billboard unveiling] Seeing the Parkland parents immigrating from Columbia to give their son …
Matt O’Neil
Meet Matt, a Board Member for over 10 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? John asked – I also grew up in a poor tough blue collar neighborhood and understand the importance of addressing this issue. What is your most memorable Stop Handgun Violence event? Concerts Across America …
Weekly Update: Meet Lisa and David
Meet Lisa, a new board member this year. Read about her here News Highlights: States with lower gun ownership and stronger gun laws have the lowest suicide rates. Research shows restrictions on assault weapons and high capacity magazines help prevent mass shooting fatalities. Understanding the sunset of the 1994 Assault Weapons ban. Record contributions are received in Florida …
Barbara Quiroga
Meet Barbara, a founding Board Member. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? In the mid ‘90s Boston and many other communities were experiencing a huge increase in gun violence. It was a growing problem and an issue that both John Rosenthal and I felt passionate about. We wanted to …
Ben Clements
Meet Ben, a Board Member for 9 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Our National gun policies and the horrific and senseless loss of life that results is a tragic disgrace. SHV plays an essential role in reducing gun violence by advocating for change at the National level …
Lisa Capone
Meet Lisa, who recently joined as a Board Member this year. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Working in my previous position with Slowey/McManus Communications on SHV projects, I have seen firsthand the organization’s dedication to its vital mission, and its effectiveness. In that time – just a few short …