Gerardo Lopez, Executive Director of Homies Unidos Denver, TEDx Speaker at TEDxMileHigh
Gerardo Lopez delivers a powerful TED Talk grounded in community violence intervention (CVI), highlighting how lived experience, healing, and community-led strategies can prevent violence and strengthen safety. Drawing from his work as Executive Director of Homies Unidos Denver, Gerardo emphasizes trusted messengers, trauma-informed approaches, and investing in people to create lasting change and resilient communities.
Honored for Excellence in Community Violence Intervention
Homies Unidos Denver is proud to be recognized by the University of Chicago Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy for a top capstone project. Our community violence intervention (CVI) work supports Denver’s youth and new-to-country communities through prevention, intervention, and healing-centered, community-led strategies that reduce harm and strengthen long-term community safety.
2024 Organization Award for Community Leadership
We’re honored to receive the 2024 Organization Award from the César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver for our commitment to community activism and leadership. Congratulations to all awardees! We remain proud and dedicated to serving Denver’s youth and building safer, stronger communities.
2025 My Brother’s Keeper Award
We are humbled to receive the My Brother’s Keeper 2025 Award! This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to uplifting youth, advancing equity, and strengthening our community.
Thank you to MBK Denver for this honor—and congratulations to all the other recipients doing this vital work.
