The Leader’s Way 76: Walking with Survivors of Gun Violence with Nelba Márquez-Greene
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Dec 15, 2025 In this heartfelt conversation, Nelba Márquez-Greene, a community scholar at Yale and a passionate advocate for gun violence survivors, shares powerful insights. She discusses her 'Shared Humanity' series, emphasizing the importance of centering survivor voices in healing conversations. Nelba highlights the gap between academia and community needs, advocating for a collaborative approach. She also outlines pressing community projects like the Rispa Project and urges clergy to build trauma-informed practices. Her journey reflects resilience and a deep belief in shared human connection.
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Empathy Drives Resource Allocation
- Empathy determines how society allocates resources after tragedies.
- Urban and suicide-related gun deaths receive far less empathy and thus far fewer resources than high-profile events.
Fund Local Families And Projects
- Create a cash-assistance fund for mothers and families impacted by local gun deaths.
- Fund community projects and storytelling initiatives that connect survivors and youth to public health work.
Clergy Need Oxygen Masks First
- Clergy must practice self-care and maintain supports before ministering to severe trauma.
- Create supervision, mentorship, and team structures so clergy can step back and avoid burnout.
