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American activist
Angela Ferrell-Zabala
Ferrell-Zabala in 2023
Nationality American Occupations Community organizer political activist nonprofit executive Employer
Moms Demand Action Title Executive Director of
Moms Demand Action (2023–present) Spouse Fernanda Ferrell-Zabala
Angela Ferrell-Zabala is an American
reproductive rights ,
gun control , and
social justice activist who serves as the inaugural executive director of
Moms Demand Action .
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Career
Ferrell-Zabala's early career included community organizing positions at several social justice organizations, with a focus on outreach to faith communities.
[5] In 2011–12, she was the director of the
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 's Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom project, conducting reproductive rights outreach on college campuses.
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[8] Ferrell-Zabala was also an organizer for
Community Change , and the
Community Voting Project .
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In 2014, Ferrell-Zabala joined
Planned Parenthood as Director of African American Leadership and Engagement.
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[12] She was subsequently appointed the National Director of Strategic Partnerships for the
Planned Parenthood Action Fund .
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Ferrell-Zabala joined
Everytown for Gun Safety , Moms Demand Action's parent organization, in 2019 as Chief Equity, Outreach and Partnerships Officer.
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[9] After serving in the role for 18 months, she was appointed Senior Vice President of Movement Building for Everytown.
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[18] Ferrell-Zabala was appointed the Moms Demand Action's first executive director on April 27, 2023.
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Personal life
Ferrell-Zabala identifies as Christian and LGBT.
[5] Ferrell-Zabala and her wife, Fernanda Ferrell-Zabala live in Washington, D.C., with their daughter. In 2022, she shared in a
New York Times profile about
LGBT families that she had befriended
SumOfUs Executive Director
Emma Ruby-Sachs at a nonprofit leadership retreat in 2016, only to later discover their daughters were
half-siblings , having used the same
sperm donor .
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References
^ Gerson, Jennifer (May 15, 2023).
" 'Real change starts at home': How the new Moms Demand Action leader is working to keep gun safety top of mind for Americans" . The 19th .
Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Rayford, Rayna Reid (April 27, 2023).
"EXCLUSIVE: Amid Troubling Gun Violence, Angela Ferrell-Zabala Is Fighting Back As The First Executive Director Of Moms Demand Action" .
Essence .
Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Clayton, Abené (May 24, 2023).
"Do gun violence prevention groups have a race problem?" . The Guardian .
ISSN
0261-3077 .
Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"In America, the gun lobby's nightmare is named Shannon Watts" . France 24 . May 7, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"21 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2021" . Center for American Progress . May 20, 2021.
Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"Survey shows Americans' conflicted abortion views" . MPR News . June 9, 2011.
Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Clarkson, Frederick (May 3, 2012).
"Pro-Choice Faith Group Goes Beyond Roe V. Wade" . Women's eNews .
Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Bader, Eleanor J. (July 6, 2011).
"STOKING FIRE: Research Underscores the Potential for a Pro-Choice Agenda Among Evangelical Youth" . Rewire News Group .
Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"Everytown Taps Angela Ferrell-Zabala as Head of "Movement Building" - A Newly Merged Department Combining the Organization's Grassroots Power with External Engagement and Partnership Programs" . Everytown .
Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Ferrell-Zabala, Angela (April 12, 2023).
"More Than Prayers: Why Faith Leaders Are Vital Voices in the Fight Against Gun Violence by Angela Ferrell-Zabala" . Unbound .
Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"Rep. Sean Duffy remarks on race and abortion" . The Post-Crescent .
Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Bracey Sherman, Renee (September 30, 2015).
"Planned Parenthood Funding Comes Under Attack on Capitol Hill" . Ebony .
Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"Women's March this week comes amid controversy, with some partners now off the list" . NBC News . January 16, 2019.
Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Keneally, Meghan.
"Abortion bans like Alabama's pose another hurdle to lower-income Americans" . ABC News .
Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Schor, Elana.
"Gun-control group forms interfaith team ahead of 2020 elections" .
Christian Science Monitor .
ISSN
0882-7729 .
Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Jabali, Malaika (April 18, 2023).
"News Got You Down? These Four Black Activists And Groups Give Us Hope" .
Essence .
Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"Naomi Osaka, Michelle Wie West, and the strength of female athletes" . Fortune .
Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Staff, Tribune (April 17, 2023).
"Where Do Faith Leaders Stand on Tennessee Republicans' Divisive Actions and Declaration of "War" " . The Tennessee Tribune .
Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
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"Angela Ferrell-Zabala Named First-Ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action" . Everytown .
Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ Blum, Dani (June 25, 2022).
"The Joy in Finding Your Chosen Family" . The New York Times .
ISSN
0362-4331 .
Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .