Who We Are
MISSION
Brady PAC is dedicated to a singular goal: creating a safer America by supporting and investing in candidates who are committed to enacting, improving, and defending Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) policies across the country.
About
Formed leading up to the 2018 midterm elections, Brady PAC was created to serve as a counterweight to “dark money” Super PACs created by the gun industry lobby. It upholds the policy ideals that have been championed by its sister organization, Brady — one of the nation’s oldest gun violence prevention grassroots advocacy organizations. Brady PAC supports candidates running for local, state, and federal office who support universal background checks, reenacting the assault weapons ban, implementing extreme risk protection orders, and instituting other common-sense gun violence prevention legislation that will make our homes, schools, and communities safer.
Board Members
Alan Bennett
Governance Committee Chair
Jeanne Connelly
Treasurer
Kath Tsakalakis
Kris Brown
Founder | President, Brady United Against Gun Violence
LuAnn Bennett
Steven Rothstein
Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
The Honorable James Moran
Former U.S. Representative (VA-08)
The Honorable William Lacy Clay, Jr.
Former U.S. Representative (MO-1) and Senior Policy Advisor, Pillsbury
Tom Grumbly
Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
National Advisory Council
Abbey Clements
Survivor of gun violence | Executive Director & Co-Founder, Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
Alexis Confer
Political Strategist and Gun Violence Prevention Advocate | Inaugural Executive Director, March for Our Lives
Crystal Cooper
Strategic communications professional | Inaugural March for Our Lives Communications Director
Dave Mitrani
Partner, Sandler Reiff Lamb Rosenstein & Birkenstock
Fred Guttenberg
Survivor of gun violence | Father of Jaime Guttenberg | Co-Founder, Orange Ribbons for Jaime
Kenny Sandoval
Latino Activist/Senior Advisor, America's Voice
Patricia Oliver
Survivor of gun violence | Mother of Joaquin Oliver | Co-Founder, Change the Ref
Rachel Gonzalez
Gen Z Activist | National Organizing Manager, Brady Campaign
Sam Schwartz
Cousin of Parkland victim Alex Schachter and Gen Z Activist
Stephanie Ervin
PAC Director, Alliance for Gun Responsibility | Founding Partner and Consultant, North Star Strategies
T. Christian Heyne
Survivor of gun violence | Vice President of Policy and Programs, Brady Campaign
A Winning Strategy
That Makes an Impact
Brady PAC takes a comprehensive approach, making strategic investments across all levels of government, up and down the ballot, to create a multiplier effect for positive change. We do not shy away from tough races — aggressively targeting gun industry favorites when warranted.
In the 2024 cycle, we stood with more than 220 local, state, and federal candidates who are champions of change. We will continue to grow these numbers in 2025 and 2026 and increase our impact in key battleground states.
2025 Agenda
The electoral landscape has never been more important in the fight to end gun violence. Americans are demanding change at the ballot box, and they want it NOW.
Brady PAC’s focus in 2025 is on creating a Gun Safety Trifecta in Virginia. We will elect a proven leader as Governor who will fight front and center on gun reform. Our organization is also focused on expanding the current majority in the Virginia House, and with it, meaningful progress for Virginians who want change.
Similarly, we will protect the Governor’s Mansion in New Jersey from hardline extremists who would reverse years of hard-fought progress if elected. Every gun safety seat in the New Jersey General Assembly must also be protected.
And we are continuing to build the resources and momentum to take back the U.S. House in 2026. Your support is essential.
