Program Manager

Deveaon "Sahir" Bady grew up in the Walnut Park area and later moved to Laclede Town where he became gang affiliated and exposed to the drug game. As a result, he spent 13 years in prison for homicide and drug trafficking. Since his release in 2003, he has actively worked in social services and work force development to try and repair a community that he had an active role in destroying.

Program Manager

Outreach Grant Financial Coordinator

Site Supervisor - The Ville

Mark grew up in the Walnut Park and is drawn to violence intervention work because he feels he can help young men learn that harming or killing someone doesn’t make you a man. His favorite part about the city is North St. Louis.

Violence Interrupter - The Ville

Monte' was born in North St. Louis + later moved to North County but traveled back + forth between the areas. Being part of both the city + county allowed Monte' to see a level of violence + hatred that needed to be combatted. He also lost a 15 year old son, making violence intervention work personal to him. Monte' is a also a second hand Minister for the State of Missouri for the Moorish Science Temple of America + uplifting fallen humanity is his passion.

Violence Interrupter - Theo Guyton

Theo is passionate about helping others and giving back to what he believes he took from my community. His favorite part of St. Louis is all the memories of growing up on the West Side and having so much to do as a kid.

Site Supervisor - Walnut Park

Lamont “Bang” Roberts El , was born and raised on the city’s Northside known as 49 Bad, WPA, or Walnut Park Area in St. Louis. He used to be a menace to his own society, and upon returning to his hood he recognized the void in his community. He knew some severe issues needed to be addressed to help save our youth and community. He is now proud to say he’s a father, and black business owner in that same community and has overcome many trial and tribulations. His passions include music, art, and remodeling various projects. He is eager to help create the change that’s needed for our future.

Violence Interrupter - Walnut Park

Derrick, aka Dee, grew up in Walnut Park and is drawn to violence intervention work because he wants better for our children and elders. He knows that he can make things better and is willing to offer his help in any way to make our city safer. He considers himself an understanding, respectful gentleman who loves to help others.

Violence Interrupter - Walnut Park

Violence Interrupter - Juan Williams

Site Supervisor - Dutchtown

Wes was born in the Cochran Projects in Downtown St. Louis. For a long time in his life he was part of the damage and violence in his community. He has lost valuable people in his life to gun violence. He is here to do his part to fix the community he has damaged and help make his city safe again.

Violence Interrupter - Dutchtown

Devon “Dee” Reece is from all over St. Louis, but mostly grew up in South City. St. Louis is his home and has so many great memories here, he was drawn to violence intervention work because he wants to make the city safer young people so they can be proud to call it home too.

Violence Interrupter - Dutchtown

Dominique “Domo” Williams grew up on the West Side of St. Louis. She was drawn to violence intervention work because she wanted to see better in her community and her people.

Violence Interrupter - Dutchtown

Violence Interrupter - Dutchtown

Markus “Tank” was born and raised in the Dutchtown neighborhood and it is his favorite part of the city. He has been the victim of violence in the past and has since made a change in his life to serve his neighborhood. He is also the founder of Marquette Community Day.

Site Supervisor - Peabody

Dre was drawn to this work because he understands the ripple effect of his past actions and the harm it caused to others. He wants to help stop that cycle. His favorite parts of St. Louis are the different cultures and history of the city.

Violence Interrupter - Peabody

Site Supervisor - Wells/Goodfellow

Violence Interrupter - Wells/Goodfellow

Corey “Noon” Carter grew up in the Mark Twain, Walnut Park area. He was drawn to violence intervention work because he wants to give back to the city because he believes it is becoming overrun with violence and he wants to help. He is a people person, a team player and his favorite part of St. Louis is the Northside.

Violence Interrupter - Wells/Goodfellow

Violence Interrupter - Wells/Goodfellow

Reginald “CAT” Beasley grew up in East St. Louis/Washington Park. He does violence intervention work because he believes there is a need for peace amongst our elders, women and children. But, most of all, he wants to establish empathy amongst the brothers in our community so that there will be respect for other people’s lives. He is eager to provide solution-based information to the youth, men and women in our communities.