Men Against Domestic Violence was born from a conversation between Denise Brown—yes, that one—and Jan McCray, with a shared vision to create a genuine, positive impact in the domestic violence movement. Despite the staggering $8.3 billion annual cost of domestic violence in the U.S., New Mexico continues to experience some of the highest rates of abuse and a shortage of critical resources. This initiative empowers men to serve as allies, ambassadors of Esperanza Shelter, and champions for change. Through awareness, education, and fundraising, Men Against Domestic Violence seeks to drive meaningful progress and inspire community-wide engagement in ending domestic violence.
Alexander O’Brien, MBA, is an active-duty United States Air Force Flight Commander and MQ-9 Pilot serving at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. He has specialized SAPR (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response) training and certification to act as primary advisor and liaison for all legal and emergency matters within his unit. With a passion for community service, Alexander combines military leadership with a vision for positive local impact.
As a military professional and community member, he leverages his strategic planning skills and service before self attitude to build meaningful connections between the Air Force and southern New Mexico communities. Alexander’s approach to leadership emphasizes mentorship, education, and creating opportunities for men to become positive role models. Through his commitment to excellence in his military career and community involvement, he demonstrates how individual action can inspire collective improvement and lasting positive change.