Nominations

President Nominee:

Wholehearted Willie Brown

Over the past year as President, I have been listening closely to how we communicate as a community and where we struggle to stay connected, share knowledge, and support one another across local groups.

This is an important moment for AVP-USA as we build on our first 50 years. In the coming year, we have an opportunity to engage in a structured, community-centered process to gather input, reflect it back, identify shared priorities, and together take next steps.

Wholehearted Willie is from AVP Maryland

Vice President Nominee: 

Mellow "Mac" Laurence McGinty

• RETURNING CITIZEN having served 25 years on a 50 to LIfe Sentence.

• 20 years experience as INSIDE LEAD FACILITATOR, via Prison Workshops.

• 10 years experience OUTSIDE LEAD FACILITATOR, via Community Workshops.

• Currently serving as California Central Valley TEAM COORDINATOR. 

• Currently serving as a MEMBER OF AVP-CA STEERING COMMITTEE.  

• Currently serving as VICE-PRESIDENT of AVP-USA.

• Currently serving as a MEMBER of AVP-I GATHERING COMMITTEE.

Mellow Mac is from AVP California

Treasurer Nominee: 

"Big" Bill / William Zuck Jr. 

I plan to contribute to AVP USA my leadership and skills to improve and expand AVP’s influence to better our world and fellow human beings, especially in relationship to trauma resilience and coping skills to help others live better lives for themselves and those around them. I have been involved with AVP, since 2008 as an inside facilitator, a member of AVP/Nebraska. Once paroled in April 2021 I became an AVP USA Peace Fellow from September 2021 to June 2022, when I became AVP USA’s Treasurer. During my time with AVP USA I have led the creation of the AVP USA Media Kit as a Peace Fellow, the Skillsoft learning program as a member of the Board of Directors for AVP USA and been actively involved in the AVP USA finance committee. Enjoying bicycling with an annual goal to ride about 1000 miles each year.

Big Bill is from AVP Nebraska 

Secretary Nominee:

"Xylophonic" Xawntoia Franklin

Xawntoia is a Trainer, Speaker, and Social Services Professional with over 30 years' experience working with non-profit organizations. Xawntoia holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri Columbia, various training certifications

and also is a certified life coach. She is dedicated to helping others identify, plan, and achieve personal and professional goals. Her customized workshops propel clients, small groups and large organizations to reach their short- and long-term goals. 

Becoming an AVP Board Member through the Fellows program has offered her a glimpse into the magic of her favorite training of all; AVP.  .In her spare time, Xawntoia enjoys volunteering in her church and spending time with her sons.

Xawntoia is from AVP Saint Croix

At Large Nominee:

"Justice" Jo Green

Reverend Jo Green is a retired Unitarian Universalist Minister, a third career  after years teaching art to 7th Graders, pursuing acting in Los Angeles and working in the corporate world later on.  She also was a Chaplain in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Pennsylvania. After serving at 5 different congregations, she has retired and is enjoying her time guest preaching, volunteering and being on the Board of the Alternatives to Justice Project . She is looking forward to traveling more and actually having some down time with her dog and cat and many friends and relatives!    

Justice Jo is from AVP California

At Large Nominee:

"Monkey" Maggie Carr

Maggie Carr has been a dedicated cornerstone of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for over 20 years. As a seasoned Bilingual Lead Facilitator, she has bridged cultural and linguistic gaps by facilitating workshops in both English and Spanish, ensuring the program’s transformative tools are accessible to diverse communities.

​Throughout her two decades of service, she has participated in and led numerous facilitator workshops, fostering the growth of new leaders within the organization. Her journey has been shaped by a close personal and professional mentorship with Dawn Addy and Dustin Mueller, experiences she credits as being foundational to her deep understanding of the program's international mission.

​Now, six months into her successful reentry and transition, she is honored to step into a leadership role as a Member at Large on the Board. She brings a unique combination of historical institutional knowledge, linguistic expertise, and a profound personal dedication to AVP’s peace-building work worldwide.

Monkey Maggie is from AVP Florida 

At Large Nominee:

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