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Paul Helmke

O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Expert Bio

Paul Helmke, former president and CEO of the Brady Center/Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and three-term mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a professor of practice at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the founding director of the Civic Leaders Living-Learning Center. Helmke’s professional interests include law and public policy, civic education and participation, mayoral and nonprofit leadership, urban issues, and gun control. His experience on gun control issues lands him frequent mentions and interviews in national news stories and programs.

Areas of Expertise

Mayoral leadership, gun control, urban issues, law and public policy, civic education and participation, nonprofit leadership.

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