Shannon Watts
Gun violence prevention activist
Shannon Watts is an American gun violence prevention activist who founded Moms Demand Action. She is the author of Fired Up.
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American Born 1971 in Rochester, United States
About Shannon Watts
Shannon Watts founded Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri. TIME placed her on its list of the 100 Most Influential People, and she has also been recognized as a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Watts joined the board of Emerge America in 2016. The organization helps women prepare to run for office. She also serves on the board of Advance Peace. She has campaigned for a number of political candidates. In 2024 she organized a Zoom gathering that drew over 200,000 voters and raised over $11 million for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.