The Presenters:
Jonathan McMillan is a mentor, community activist, and Youth Violence Prevention Director for the City & County of Denver. He leads a newly developed strategic plan to reduce and prevent community violence.
Ana Hernandez-Thallas is the creator of Bella Joy Gardens, a city park and tribute to those who have lost loved ones to violence, and a memorial to her daughter Isabella Joy Thallas whose life was tragically taken by gun violence in 2020. Ana is involved with the City Council and she lobbied to pass "The Isabella Joy Act". Most importantly Ana is a mother to Lucia Grace, majoring in Criminal Justice, 2022, and her youngest Jacob Marcos who attends Cherry Creek High School.
Glenn Garcia is the Lead Pastor of New Hope Ministries Central Denver & Coordinator of Safe Haven Denver. Safe Haven is a network of partners across the city that supports local faith communities in bringing healing to areas affected by violence & tragedy.
Hope to see you there!
Peace to you,
Patrick
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