MEET OUR BOARD
At Parenting for Non-Violence, our Board of Directors is united by a shared belief that every child deserves to grow in an environment rooted in compassion, dignity, and safety. We affirm that non-violence is not merely the absence of harm, but a proactive, intentional practice - one that empowers families to build relationships grounded in respect, empathy, and mutual understanding.
Our philosophy recognizes parents and caregivers as essential agents of change. We are committed to supporting them with evidence-informed tools, community resources, and educational opportunities that nurture emotional well-being and strengthen the capacity for peaceful conflict resolution. We believe that when families thrive, communities thrive in peaceful neighborhoods where all people feel secure, connected, and valued.
Our philosophy recognizes parents and caregivers as essential agents of change. We are committed to supporting them with evidence-informed tools, community resources, and educational opportunities that nurture emotional well-being and strengthen the capacity for peaceful conflict resolution. We believe that when families thrive, communities thrive in peaceful neighborhoods where all people feel secure, connected, and valued.
Our team
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Teresa Pennix-Gill
Co-Founder & President
Charles Dahm, O.P.
CO-founder & Vice-President
Rosemary O’Connor White
Co-founder & secretary
Sheila M. Mickus
Treasurer
Our team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susan E. Garner
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. John G. Igwebuike, Ph.D., J.D.
BOARD MEMBER
Rita Kattner
BOARD MEMBER
Mary Lou Wilhelm
BOARD MEMBER
Our team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alfred Coleman II
BOARD MEMBER
Charlene Warren
BOARD MEMBER
Our team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tiffany Swann-Covington
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Ursula Ricketts
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Earl Thomas
BOARD MEMBER
Ruth Hillard
BOARD MEMBER
