Eddie Bocanegra joins as the CVI Action Plan National Project Manager through May 2026

Eddie Bocanegra

My name is Eddie Bocanegra, and it is an honor to serve as the National Project Manager for the CVI Action Plan. My work in community violence intervention, along with my other leadership roles over the years, has shaped my life’s purpose. It’s a privilege to continue advancing this field alongside so many of you.

Some of you may know me from my time as Senior Advisor for Community Violence Intervention and Prevention at the U.S. Department of Justice, where I worked with colleagues across the country to help allocate nearly $300 million to more than 120 organizations or in my work with Noah’s Arc Foundation. For those I haven’t met yet, I’m looking forward to building with you.

We all recognize that the CVI field is at a pivotal moment. The work is proving its impact every day, yet recent federal funding cuts threaten the progress our communities have fought so hard to achieve. Even so, I remain hopeful because of the great work I was able to witness these past few years.

Cities nationwide are reporting historic declines in violence. These aren’t abstract statistics, they represent lives saved, families kept whole, and communities strengthened by the dedication of frontline practitioners. I’ve witnessed this work up close, and I know its power.

As we move forward, my priority is to listen. I want to hear from you about what’s needed to strengthen, sustain, and elevate this field and to ensure that the voices of those closest to the work continue to guide the path forward.

To kick off my new role, I’ll be moderating a webinar to release the new report Setting the Standard: A Collective Vision to Advance Standards in the Field of Community Violence Intervention. I’m honored to join CVI Action Plan Committee members as they offer timely, actionable recommendations for policymakers, funders, researchers, and organizations to support this lifesaving work.