Nancy Gannon Hornberger (she/her) is a nationally recognized advocate who has been involved in significant policy and practice improvements in gun violence prevention, juvenile justice, child welfare and family well-being. She retired in 2025 following a 40+ year career in nonprofit advocacy and leadership.

Her executive leadership posts have included President and CEO of Social Advocates for Youth, San Diego (2013-2025), the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (1999-2013), National Crime Prevention Council (1997-1998), and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence (1987-1997). ​She began her career​ in the early 1980s as a special education teacher in day treatment and residential settings with a passion for working​ with adolescents who had experienced trauma.

Nancy has received recognition for her work, including a commendation from President Bill Clinton and national awards from the Public Relations Society of America and National Network for Social Work Management. She was also honored by the San Diego City Council upon her retirement and selected by her students for the Outstanding Faculty Award from San Diego State University’s Weber Honors College.

In addition to the Forum,​ Nancy serves locally on the board of directors of the Urban Collaborative Project​ and the governing council of the San Diego Wellness Collaborative.

Nancy’s reasons for being are to uplift, honor, and include all of members of society to work together toward personal, familial, racial, and social healing.