Grandmothers Meeting
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – 10:30 AM
Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter Street, Hyannis
In-Person - Everyone Welcome!
(Synagogue requires proof of vaccination)

Joined by a Powerhouse
Organization!

Grandmothers welcomes Ruth Zakarin, Executive Director of the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and a friend of Grandmothers, as our August speaker.

We're looking forward to hearing where the Coalition is going next year, as we have watched them build their organization over the past few years and advocate for safer communities from the ground up.

About Ruth

Ruth Zakarin spent over 25 years working with youth and adults impacted by domestic and sexual violence before becoming the inaugural Executive Director of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence in May of 2019. With over 120 member organizations, the Coalition works to address gun violence in all its forms through advocacy, public awareness, coalition building, and community organizing. Ruth has her MSW from the University of Pennsylvania and is also trained as a community organizer. She is particularly interested in creating models of trauma informed advocacy and policy making. Outside of her Coalition work, Ruth is very involved in local interfaith organizing, is an avid knitter and foodie, and is the proud mom of two incredible young adults.