2026 PEACE PORTRAITS HONOREES

Peace Portraits, presented by the Illinois Peace Project, is a visual series dedicated to spotlighting the extraordinary individuals working every day to build safer, stronger, and more peaceful communities. These individuals embody the spirit of Peace Portraits, as they work tirelessly to strengthen their communities, empower residents, and inspire change.

LUIS BAHENA

Luis serves as the Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago (SC2) Outreach Supervisor at New Life Centers.

TAVARES HARRINGTON

Tavares serves as the Outreach Supervisor at the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.

DIANE LATIKER

Diane serves as the Executive Director of Kids Off The Block.

BENNY LEE

Benny serves as CEO and Founder of the National Alliance for the Empowerment of the Formerly Incarcerated.

STEVEN PERKINS

Steve serves as the Director of Field Instruction at Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.

NICOLE REED

Nicole serves as Executive Director of The Still Searching Project.

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