Ever A. Linares is one of the Co-Founders of Resilient. He got involved in gang activity at a very young age, which led to a life of violence and non-productivity.  His influence came from living in a gang entrenched community in Los Angeles. With the assistance of caring individuals (similar to the Resilient staff) he walked away from a life of violence, and gang activity. Mr. Linares committed his life to making communities safe and resilient. By providing community based violence interruption services, uniting businesses, residents, local government agencies, churches and community based organizations to save our youth and young adults through collaborative efforts that emphasize education, training, empowerment and unity. Also, Mr. Linares instructed for the Urban Peace Institute, using this platform to promote peace, and violence interruption strategies in cities affected by gangs, poverty, and violence in the United States. Mr. Linares instructed and developed community intervention and outreach workers nationally.