With expertise in public health and criminal justice, Dr. Magee's research examines social determinants and behavioral health needs, as well as injury outcomes among young adults. After observing the rise of gun violence in Indianapolis, Dr. Magee recognized the need for a dedicated resource to support firearm injury survivors. This website was created as an extension of that vision, offering comprehensive resources and auxiliary support to those navigating their recovery journey.

Erin Spivey is a crime and intelligence analyst and currently serves as a research assistant at Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI. Her experience includes work as an intelligence analyst for the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center, crime analyst with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and intelligence analyst with the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force, a collaboration between state and federal law enforcement agencies focused on addressing violent crime related to illegal possession of firearms. Erin joined the Indianapolis Gun Violence Project in September 2022 and has assisted in data collection and identifying emerging trends and intelligence gaps related to shootings throughout the city.