2025 CVI Leadership Academy Celebration
The CVI Leadership Academy will host the graduation of its third cohort and a celebration of the field in Miami, FL.
The celebration will bring together over 150 public safety leaders, academy supporters, and CVI experts from across the country to raise vital funds to sustain this work. Join us for an inspiring evening honoring local and national leaders, enjoying live entertainment, and celebrating progress in reducing gun violence nationwide.
Event Details
Celebration
Date: Thursday, April 10th in the evening
Location: Rusty Pelican Miami, 3201 Rickenbacker Cwy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
To attend, please RSVP here. Tickets are free.
Graduation
Date: Friday, April 11th in the morning
Location: TBD
To attend, please RSVP (link coming soon). Tickets are free.
Support the Celebration
More than a celebration, this event represents a commitment to a transformative movement for peace and safety. By sponsoring the CVILA Celebration, you are investing in a national effort to reduce gun violence and expand effective community violence intervention practices. Contact Megan Cordes (mcordes@uchicago.edu) to get involved.
Learn more about sponsoring the celebration below.
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
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