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Making Connections & Building Hope: Gun Violence Prevention in Missouri
The third installment of our webinar series spotlighting state-level efforts in gun violence prevention focused on Missouri—ranked 48th out of 50 states for gun law strength by Giffords Law Center—where determined advocates are pushing for change.
Speakers:
- Janet S. Hyde, Ph.D. | Professor Emeri of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, and Co-Missioner for Gun Violence Prevention for the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri; author of The Psychology of Gun Violence: How Smart Choices Can Save Lives
- Jessica Meyers | Prevention Partnerships Director for the St. Louis MHB, where she supports the St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission
- Maggie Nurrenbern | Missouri State Senator representing Senate District 17 in Clay County
- Emily Sides Schiltz | Member of the St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Gun Sense Committee, motivated by her children's survival of a school shooting
Making Connections & Building Hope: Gun Violence Prevention in Ohio
As communities across the nation continue to confront the devastating impact of gun violence, this webinar highlighted the tireless efforts of Ohio leaders working toward prevention and healing. Featured speakers included:
- State Senator Willis Blackshear Jr., who brings legislative insight and advocacy for Ohio families and mental health
- Dion Green, founder of Flourishing Under Distress Given Encouragement (FUDGE) Foundation, a nonprofit that supports victims of trauma and gun violence
- Jen Morin-Williamson, Peace, Justice, and Ecology Coordinator for the Sisters of the Precious Blood and Steering Committee member for Nuns Against Gun Violence
- Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr., Executive Director of the Ohio Council of Churches and a national voice for unity, justice, and peace.
This event was co-sponsored by Nuns Against Gun Violence, the Franciscan Action Network, and the Franciscan Peace Center.
Making Connections & Building Hope: Gun Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania
This webinar was the first in a series highlighting state-level efforts in gun violence prevention. Presented on April 1, 2025, our webinar focused on the state of Pennsylvania. Speakers included State Senator Tim Kearney, State Representative Lisa Borowski, Adam Gardner of CeaseFirePA, and Lashira Council from the Chester Community Coalition. Together, they reflected on ways people can be involved in gun violence prevention and community support, and where they find hope for the future. This event was co-sponsored by Nuns Against Gun Violence, Franciscan Action Network (FAN), and the Franciscan Peace Center (Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton IA).
Firearms and Faith: Navigating Catholic Social Teaching in a world of gun violence
A Nuns Against Gun Violence webinar exploring what Catholic Social Teaching has to say about the epidemic of gun violence in our world.
SPEAKERS
Angela Howard-McParland has served on the Justice Team for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas since 2021, where she focuses on organizing the Mercy community in New England and on advocacy for gun violence prevention.
Dr. Jennifer Kryszak is the Director of Strategic Planning for the Franciscan Peace Center, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton Iowa, and promotes the Sisters' mission of active nonviolence and peacemaking.
Howard-McParland and Kryszak are founding members of Nuns Against Gun Violence and serve on the coalition's Steering Committee.
