During the past three years, the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting has supported a diverse network of 64 individuals. Soon, we will add profile sections for all of our community journalists, consultants, contractors, advisors and other people partnering with us. This page presently represents the core staff at the Center. Please send us a message with any questions, concerns or recommendations. To learn about collaborating organizations, please visit: Powered by partnerships
Current staff members
Dr. Jessica Beard Director of Research Dr. Jessica Beard is the Director of Research at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and a Stoneleigh Foundation Fellow. She is a trauma surgeon at Temple University Hospital and a public health research focused on gun violence, prevention and the role of the media. READ MORE Maxayn Gooden Credible Messenger Community Manager Maxayn Gooden is the Credible Messenger Community Manager at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. Previously, she produced a short documentary in the inaugural cohort of our Credible Messenger Reporting Project and also leads her own gun violence prevention organizations and activities. READ MORE Shannon Hodges Podcast Producer Shannon Hodges is a podcast producer at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. She is primarily focused on product development, branding and strategy related to advancing our podcasting capabilities. READ MORE Jim MacMillan Director Jim MacMillan is the founder and Director of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and our parent organization, The Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting, which he launched during his fellowship at the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. READ MORE Oronde McClain Credible Messenger Newsroom Liaison Oronde McClain is the Credible Messenger Newsroom Liaison at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. Previously, he produced a short documentary with support from our Credible Messenger Reporting Project. He also founded and maintains his own foundation. READ MORE Maria Mitri Project Editor Maria Mitri is a Project Editor at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, where she has been managing content related to our Credible Messenger Reporting Project and supporting additional operations. She is with the Center thanks to a Next Generation Award from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. READ MORE |
Previous staff members
Charlotte Barron was a Project Manager at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. She focused on network expansion and collaborating with partners to create a centralized directory of gun violence experts, as well as additional duties. READ MORE
Alison Burdo was the Philadelphia Operations Manager for the Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting, our parent organization. She coordinated planning for our inaugural Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit in 2019. READ MORE
Sheila Hodges was the Communications Manager at the Center for Gun Violence Reporting and a Next Generation intern supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. She reported on the work of our Credible Messenger Reporting Project teams and produced social media content. READ MORE
Credible Messenger teams
Yolanda was a Credible Messenger on the "Numb to Normalcy: Gun Violence in Philadelphia" Credible Messenger Reporting project.
Sammy Caiola worked as a Professional Partner on the "These Philly Gun Violence Activists Are Not Giving Up On Saving Lives" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Tyler was a Credible Messenger on the "Humanity Behind the Headlines: Black Men on Surviving in Philly" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
B. McFly worked as a Credible Messenger on the "These Philly Gun Violence Activists Are Not Giving Up On Saving Lives" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Taj was a Credible Messenger on the "The Lasting Impact: Emotional Scars that Gun Violence Leaves Behind" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Dana was a Professional Partner on the "Humanity Behind the Headlines: Black Men on Surviving in Philly" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Taylor was a Credible Messenger on the "Numb to Normalcy: Gun Violence in Philadelphia" Credible Messenger Reporting project.
Ruth was a story subject on the "The Path Forward" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Aleida was a story subject on the "The Path Forward" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Maxayne was a Credible Messenger on the "The Lasting Impact: Emotional Scars that Gun Violence Leaves Behind" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Ronald was a Credible Messenger on the "Humanity Behind the Headlines: Black Men on Surviving in Philly" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Gregory was a Credible Messenger on the "Never Ending Emotions" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Cherri was a Professional Partner on the "'They Don't Care About Us' or Do They?" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Chris was a Professional Partner on "The Lasting Impact: Emotional Scars that Gun Violence Leaves Behind" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Denise was a Professional Partner on the "The Path Forward" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Erin was a Professional Partner on the "Never Ending Emotions" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Dorothy was a Credible Messenger on the "The Path Forward" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Solomon was a Professional Partner on the "Voices Beyond the Gunfire" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Kimberly was a Credible Messenger on the "Never Ending Emotions" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Alisha was a Credible Messenger on the "Numb to Normalcy: Gun Violence in Philadelphia" Credible Messenger Reporting project.
Chris Mansfield worked as a Video Producer on the "These Philly Gun Violence Activists Are Not Giving Up On Saving Lives" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Stephanie was a Professional Partner on the "Stronger Every Day" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Oronde was a Credible Messenger on the "'They Don't Care About Us' or Do They?" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Ahmad was a Credible Messenger on the "Numb to Normalcy: Gun Violence in Philadelphia" Credible Messenger Reporting project.
Emily was a Credible Messenger on the "Stronger Every Day" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Aapril was a Credible Messenger on the "Numb to Normalcy: Gun Violence in Philadelphia" Credible Messenger Reporting project.
Alyssa was a Credible Messenger on the "Stronger Every Day" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Tamara was a Professional Partner on the "Numb to Normalcy: Gun Violence in Philadelphia" Credible Messenger Reporting project.
Vernetta was a story subject on the "The Path Forward" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Tashawn was a Credible Messenger on the "Stronger Every Day" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Brian was a Credible Messenger on the "Voices Beyond the Gunfire" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Brett was a Credible Messenger on the "'They Don't Care About Us' or Do They?" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.
Khali was a Credible Messenger on the "Voices Beyond the Gunfire" Credible Messenger Reporting Project.