Dear John,

We are thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, José Alfaro, and our new Vice President, Adzi Vokhiwa, to the Community Justice leadership team!

We can’t wait for you to meet them in their new roles. 

These incredible leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission of ending gun violence in Black and brown communities. 

Since our establishment eight years ago, Community Justice has become the leading gun violence prevention organization in policy and advocacy led by and centered around people of color. 

Alfaro and Vokhiwa have been long-time voices in the gun violence prevention movement, recognized for their organizing and policy expertise.

Alfaro is only the third person to hold the Executive Director role at Community Justice while Vokhiwa joins in a newly created role as Vice President to help José lead the organization’s overall efforts and strengthen our laser focus on policy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Community Justice has long advocated for a comprehensive approach to gun violence reform that addresses the daily realities of communities most affected by this crisis. José and Adzi represent a significant step forward for the organization and reflect our growth over the last eight years.

José’s extensive experience and deep-rooted commitment to community-centered advocacy make him the perfect leader to continue our mission of empowering communities with increased resources and a holistic approach to gun violence prevention. Adzi is one of the most trusted voices on gun violence prevention policy in the nation and adds a depth of expertise to our already strong policy team. 

Together, their leadership will continue to grow Community Justice, saving lives and advocating on behalf of communities of color impacted by incidents of gun violence.

Join us in welcoming these dynamic leaders to the Community Justice team. Their work will be integral to advancing our mission and creating safer, healthier communities for all.

Thank you for your continued support. We are confident that our new leadership team will help us achieve even greater milestones in our journey towards justice and peace.

In solidarity,

Amber Goodwin, Founder

Anthony Smith, Board Chair

P.S. Your contributions are vital to our work. Consider making a donation to support our initiatives and help us continue fighting for justice.

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