Nicole Hockley
Sandy Hook Promise Co-Founder, Activist
Nicole Hockley is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Sandy Hook Promise. Her six-year-old son Dylan Hockley, was was one of 20 children killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012. After his death, she dedicated herself to fighting for children to be safe in their own schools, and so others could be spared the pain of losing loved ones to gun violence.
Hockley co-founded Sandy Hook Promise, a non-profit who’s mission is to “honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation by providing programs and practices that protect children from gun violence. By uniting people of all beliefs and backgrounds who value the protection of children to take meaningful actions in their homes and communities, we will prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.” Hockley is their managing director and continues to fight to prevent gun violence before it occurs, with Sandy Hook Promise releasing powerful PSA’s including their recent “Back-To-School Essentials” video.
She received the American Spirit Award for Citizen Activism at The Common Good American Spirit Awards, 2013.
Twitter: @NicoleHockley
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