What's Next? Growing Beyond the Frontline Career Panel Discussion

An honest conversation about turning lived experience in CVI and violence prevention into long-term professional growth.

Panelists: Andrea Harrison, Assistant Director for Special Projects Development at ROCA; Wil Torriente, MS, BS, CHW, Violence Response Team Manager at Sinai Hospital; Eric (E.B.) Brown of The Peace Team; Che’ Bullock, CEO of C. Bullock & Associates and TBD

You show up at hospital bedsides, in communities, and alongside families navigating the devastating impact of violence. You do this work because you care deeply and are committed to those you serve and purpose. But whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience, have you asked yourself: What’s next? Where do I go from here?

This dynamic panel is designed for violence intervention specialists, credible messengers, hospital responders, and community-based change agents who are thinking about their next step.

Join CVI, violence prevention, victim services leaders & change agents for an honest conversation about:

• Career pathways and advancement opportunities
• Barriers in the field — and how to navigate them
• Creative and non-traditional career moves
• Turning lived experience into long-term professional growth

This is more than a panel. It’s a space for real talk about sustainability, mobility, and building a career rooted in purpose. Come ready to reflect, learn, and explore what’s possible for your future in this work.

Our wellness workshops are part of Whole While Holding The Line: A Wellness Series for Violence Intervention Specialists (VIS), Credible Messengers (CM), and Change Agents, and are designed for community violence intervention (CVI) workers, hospital-based and victim services-related professionals, workers, and change agents only. We thank you for your interest in our wellness series.