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
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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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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Idris Abdul-Zahir
Karen Buck
Alicia Chatkin, President
Amy Coles
David Ellowitch
Imani Flowers
Mayor Rick Gray, Secretary
Howard Levin, Treasurer
Laura Morris
Shakeeta Purdie
Mike Scott
Todd Underwood
Harriet Weiss
Jill Zipin, Vice-President
Ken Allen
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.
Ellen Brookstein
Alicia Chatkin, President
Marybeth Christiansen
Jessica Frankl
Mayor Rick Gray, Secretary
Andrea Kesack
Adam Kessler
Howard Levin, Treasurer
Tim Lewis
Adan Mariena
Helen Tai
Jill Zipin, Vice-President
Take a Stand
We’ll never stop fighting for a safe, gun violence-free Pennsylvania. If you share that goal, power our efforts today.
