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Monalisa Smith is a visionary leader who has made it her life's mission to create safer and more equitable neighborhoods for mothers and families. Through her non-profit organization, Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE), she has worked tirelessly to take on gun violence prevention and trauma recovery in our communities at local and national levels. MJE's ultimate goal is to end neighborhood violence by empowering mothers and youth to challenge the normalization of violence. Join Monalisa in her newest book, "The Days of Sugar and Spice When Everything Was Nice," as she shares her journey of building a sustainable non-profit movement. She will cover everything, from identifying the root cause of violence to serving over 5,000 individuals each year and everything in between. Whether you are a seasoned non-profit professional or just starting out, Monalisa's story will be sure to inspire and inform.