In this episode of Working Girl, Rachel sits down with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, to discuss leadership, community organizing, and the ongoing fight to prevent gun violence in America.
Angela shares how she found her way into advocacy, what it means to lead one of the largest grassroots movements in the country, and why meaningful change starts with everyday conversations in our homes, schools, and communities.
Together, they explore the human side of this work, from survivor resilience and movement-building to burnout, joy, and sustaining hope in the face of difficult challenges.
In this episode, we cover:
Angela's journey into advocacy and community organizing
Leading Moms Demand Action as its first Executive Director
Gun violence as a public health crisis
Secure firearm storage and preventing accidental shootings
Community violence intervention programs
Grassroots organizing and movement-building
Supporting survivors and affected families
Burnout, resilience, and finding joy in difficult work
Hope for the future of gun violence prevention
About Angela Ferrell-Zabala
Angela Ferrell-Zabala serves as the first ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action where she is responsible for leading and growing the largest grassroots network in the gun violence prevention space. Angela has been with the organization since 2019 leading its movement building work overseeing grassroots organizing, external, cultural and corporate engagement, and national partnerships and programming.
As a lifelong organizer, Angela is passionate about movement building, uplifting and centering often marginalized voices, and empowering the next generation of leaders. She is a mother of four and a lover of music, art, dance and theater.
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