Eleuthera Lisch shares insights in gun violence prevention
Meet Eleuthera Lisch (She/Her), a violence prevention professional with over 28 years of experience in developing and scaling innovative gun violence prevention, intervention, public safety, and community reconciliation programs both nationally and internationally. She serves as the inaugural director for the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention for Public Health-Seattle & King County. A seasoned strategist and advocate for social justice, Eleuthera supports partnerships and emerging leaders from grassroots to "grass tops" levels. She has raised millions in funding for gun violence prevention programs and has provided expertise to cities across the nation. Recognized with a White House Champion for Change Award in 2012, Eleuthera was also featured as a model "social change agent" in Paul Shoemaker’s book, ʻCan’t Not Do, The Compelling Social Drive that Changes the Worldʻ.
Eleuthera stopped by The Day With Trae to discuss the Regional Gun Violence Community Resource Guide. She shared insights into her extensive work in gun violence prevention and highlighted the importance of community-driven solutions. Eleuthera's conversation emphasized the need for comprehensive resources and support systems to address gun violence effectively. Born in Puerto Rico, she is the proud daughter of activist Arthur Lisch and teacher Paula Lisch. Eleuthera lives in Southeast Seattle with her husband of 30 years, Patrick Burningham, and remains committed to ensuring that all communities can live free of violence and thrive.