Rob Wilcox, President & Chief Executive Officer
Rob Wilcox joined us in 2026 as our first President & CEO. He previously served as co-deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Biden-Harris Administration, where he built a track record of turning evidence-informed strategies into real-world results. In that role, he led the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant federal gun safety legislation enacted in 30 years.
Prior to his White House service, Wilcox served in senior policy roles at Everytown for Gun Safety, where he worked on state and federal legislative efforts, and as a Staff Attorney at Brady United. His personal connection to the issue—his cousin Laura was killed in a workplace shooting in 2001—has driven his commitment to evidence-informed solutions for more than two decades.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and a JD from Northwestern School of Law.
Talia Wright, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement
Talia Wright (she/her), a Boston native, brings over 20 years of experience working with communities, non-profits, philanthropy, and government to advance solutions to social justice issues. She has worked on intergenerational poverty, community organizing, and gun and gang violence.
Prior to joining the Fund for a Safer Future in September 2022, Talia served as Director of the City of Boston’s gang intervention program, SOAR (Street Outreach, Advocacy and Response) Boston. Talia has held positions at the Council on Foundations, Boston Rising, Eos Foundation, and the Boston TenPoint Coalition.
Talia’s experience has shown her what the power of listening and research combined with funding and action can do to transform lives and make our communities safer.