501 (C) (3) Organization

In 2015, Cliff established OG’s Against Violence. He is the founder and became the Vice Chair when OGAV became a 501(c)(3) organization. His mission has always been to reduce violence in our community.  To this day he continues to walk through neighborhoods where violence has occurred. On his walks he stops to talk to the young men and women he sees about conflict resolution strategies and the problem of violence. He attends vigils and memorials for violence victims, giving a calming presence. He continues to visit schools, youth programs, and attends events as a speaker to tell his story and talk about advocacy against violence. 

Dave is an old, white male who is trying to understand in a more truthful and life-giving manner our white supremacy systems and his own white privilege. Dave is a past president of the Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS), a practicing Roman Catholic, and a retired environmental engineer who has worked for social justice for over 40 years.  Dave lives in Clay with his wonderful wife, Marge.

Paul joined the Board in 2023. He retired from Syracuse University Library in 2021 and has been using his retirement to become more involved in the community. Paul's roots in Syracuse are deep. He is grateful for the courage of Clifford Ryan and others who are working hard to make Syracuse a better place. In addition to OGs, Paul is a member of Syracuse Community Choir and First Unitarian Universalist Society.

Kalem Howard

Ciara Feltham

Jackie LaSonde

Stephanie Haines