From Top Left to Right & Second Row: Celeste Iroha, Founder and Executive Director; Kylie Price, Vice President; Elijah Pelton, Treasurer; Kylie Rich, Survivor Advocate; Kelly Hy, Policy Director (picture not shown); Emily Silvia (Social Media Coordinator) (picture not shown); Emeline Mannix, Youth Advisory Council Chair and Survivor Advocate (picture not yet provided); and Madelyn Mastenbrook, Survivor Advocate and Youth Advisory Council Member; Jax George, Community Service Chair and Youth Advisory Council Member

We asked why our board members were interested in getting involved to be on the Board, and here were some of the responses: 

"I am seeking these positions because I want to make a change in the world, I want kids to be safe going to school and I am done sitting back while people are being so affected by gun violence." - YAC Chair and Survivor Advocate Emeline Mannix;

"I want kids to live in a world where they don’t have to worry about a potential mass shooting at their school or a predator lurking in their social media accounts. I want to change many lives and leave a positive impact and legacy with so many people.”- Policy Director Kelly Hy

"I am a current PhD student with a background in public health and family science. Throughout my training I have been developing skills around research, program planning/evaluation, and policy analysis that I would love to use for the betterment of my community."

"I joined EGV because I am passionate about advocating for gun
safety and spreading awareness about interventions. I believe that policy change can make significant
strides in reducing gun violence and restoring peace of mind in communities. In my own school
community, I was impacted by the shooting at Michigan State University, which has increased my urge to
push for societal change and shed light on the voices of those impacted." - Survivor Advocate and Youth Advisory Council Member, Madelyn Mastenbrook

"They have consistently worked not only to ensure that everyone, including Marginalized and Queer voices has access to their Human and Civil Rights entitled by the government as well as their right to live in a world free from gun violence and the stigma that comes with mental health issues. Jax also works to help individuals get involved in activism through their website, From The Roots Up, and various campaigns with their other organizations, as they understand that people power is the strongest power there is." - Community Service Chair and Youth Advisory Council Member, Jax George

 Interested in applying to join our Board?! Click the link to apply for the open positions seen provided below: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6loHY9LTiGaCVcnZn1g3qON3Ze7yTUPGUpjXlRpUTVEysiQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Vacant Positions needed to be filled: Community Service Chair; Co-Treasurer; Survivor Advocates (rolling position, no set amount);