CeaseFirePA is the Commonwealth’s leader advocating for an end to gun violence. We can provide information on gun violence, legislation, and other topics to media outlets by emailing media@ceasefirepa.org.
If you would like to become more involved in our work, send a note to info@ceasefirepa.org or call (215) 732-3151. We can also be contacted by mail at P.O. Box 60095, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Staff
Adam Garber
Executive Director
Before joining CeaseFire PA, he worked to protect everyone from dangers in the marketplace at U.S. PIRG where his independent investigations into toxic toys, dangerous cars, contaminated food and other threats received national coverage …
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Neli Sepulveda
Deputy Director
Neli Sepulveda is a passionate advocate for enhancing public systems that make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. As a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, often marginalized by gender, race, education, and economics, she is keenly aware of the challenges faced by disadvantaged neighborhoods plagued by violence.
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Emily Woods
Digital Campaign Manager
Emily brings 15 years of political experience to CeaseFirePA. She has run digital programs in eight states, including in her home state of Pennsylvania.
Kelly Rubinsohn
Operations and Development Associate
Kelly comes to our movement because of her strong passion to end gun violence in her home state. She has seen the effect that gun violence has had on her neighbors…
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Ashleigh Deemer
Campaign Director
Ashleigh Deemer is the Campaign Director for CeaseFirePA, leading our organizing team and building powerful campaigns to push for life-saving action to end gun violence…
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Beth Foringer
Southwest PA Coordinator
Beth is a passionate mom who has dedicated herself to ending the gun violence epidemic. She leads CeaseFirePA’s grassroots work in Southwest PA….
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Grant Maurer
Southeast PA Organizer – Chester & Delaware Counties
A native of West Chester, Grant first got involved with the gun violence prevention movement while in high school. He continued to work in politics….
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Dr. Jay Breneman
Director of Firearm Suicide Prevention Policy
Firearm suicide is responsible for over half of gun deaths in Pennsylvania. Dr. Jay Breneman joined our team to address this pervasive…
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Carla Reyes
Partnerships Coordinator
Carla Reyes comes to CeaseFirePA with a background in domestic violence advocacy and education with additional experience in quality assurance for child and family welfare services…
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Jesus Lagunas
Lehigh Valley/Pocono Area Organizer
Jesus Lagunas is proud to step into the role of Lehigh Valley Organizer at CeaseFirePA. His journey into organizing is deeply personal, stemming from his first encounter with gun violence at just eight years old…
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Kate Lyden
Southeast PA Organizer – Bucks County & Northeast Philadelphia
Kate’s role at CeaseFirePA is to build power in Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia by working with local volunteers and elected officials to promote stronger gun safety laws…
Board of Directors
CeaseFirePA Education Fund
CeaseFirePA Education Fund is our public education arm. It helps educate the public about gun violence, build partnerships, engages citizens for solutions to end gun violence, and investigate policy solutions. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, contributions to it are tax deductible.
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Alicia Andrews, President
Jill Zipin, Vice President
Dorothy James, Secretary
Ken Allen, Treasurer
Todd Underwood, Vice Chair
Gary Perecko, Vice Chair
Carlos Graupera
David Ellowitch
Karen Buck
Mike Scott
Harriet Weiss
Wendy Peck
CeaseFirePA Action
CeaseFirePA Action is our advocacy arm, helping to make the case for key legislation at the local, state and federal level. It also may endorse in elections.
Alicia Andrews, President
Mayor Rick Gray, Secretary
Ken Allen, Treasurer
Todd Underwood, Vice Chair
Gary Perecko, Vice Chair
Adan Mairena
Adam Kessler
Andrea Kesack
Ellen Brookstein
Helen Tai
Take a Stand
We’ll never stop fighting for a safe, gun violence-free Pennsylvania. If you share that goal, power our efforts today.
