Who Is Jonathan?

Are you seeking solutions to gun violence in your community? Do you need a dynamic keynote speaker, expert consultant, or workshop facilitator to inspire and transform your organization? Look no further than Jonathan McMillan, a renowned leader in the fields of youth violence prevention, gun violence prevention, gang desistance, and policy and program design.

As a former gang member and successful formally incarcerated person, Jonathan brings a unique perspective and wealth of expertise to the table. He’s gone from behind bars to breaking barriers. He served as the first director of both, the office of Gun Violence prevention for the State of Colorado and the Office of Youth Violence Prevention for the City & County of Denver. Additionally he has served as a commissioner of the Denver Crime Prevention and Control Commission and Chair of the Denver African-American Commission and co-chair of a community youth violence prevention board.

You want to save lives and help make your community safer. I want to help you so allow me to bring to you the following:

  1. Expertise: Hiring Jonathan brings unparalleled expertise in the areas of gun violence prevention, gang desistance, and positive youth development, as well as a wealth of knowledge on a variety of related topics.

  2. Impact: With Jonathan's unique perspective and experience, leaders can rest assured that they are making a real impact in their field, and are working with an expert who has a proven track record of success.

  3. Insight: Jonathan's insights can help leaders to understand the complex issues facing their organizations and communities, and to identify the most effective strategies for addressing them.

  4. Inspiration: Jonathan is an inspirational speaker who can motivate audiences to take action and make positive changes in their communities.

  5. Collaboration: Jonathan's collaborative approach means that he works closely with leaders and stakeholders to achieve their goals, and can help to build strong partnerships across different sectors.

  6. Equity-Focus: Jonathan is committed to public health and public safety through redressing inequity and and can help leaders to create more equitable systems, institutions, organizations and communities.

  7. Innovation: Jonathan is a thought leader who is always seeking out new and innovative approaches to solving complex problems, and can help leaders to stay ahead of the curve in their field.

  8. Results: Ultimately, hiring Jonathan means bringing a track record of results, and can help leaders to achieve their goals and make a real impact in their communities.