Brian O'Hara attended the Manhattan event as an invited guest in support of local leaders and community partners.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brian O'Hara, principal of O'Hara Leadership Group and former Minneapolis police chief, attended the 8th Annual Gentlemen's Factory Change Agent Mixer as an invited guest on October 29 at The Matriarch in Manhattan. Hosted by founder Jeff Lindor, the event marked the organization's tenth anniversary and recognized three leaders whose work creates opportunity and strengthens communities across New York.
The evening honored NYPD Deputy Chief Terrell Anderson, John Kagia, executive director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, and Jamal C. Robinson, executive director of IMPACCT Brooklyn.
O'Hara attended to support the honorees and the community partners behind their work. He highlighted Anderson's work with the Brownsville Safety Alliance, which brings residents, community organizations, violence interrupters, service providers, and public agencies together to respond to neighborhood safety concerns. The alliance connects residents with practical support and brings in police when a situation calls for their assistance.
"Residents and community organizations must be active partners in public safety, alongside effective, accountable policing," O'Hara said.
The Brownsville effort illustrates a principle that guides O'Hara's advisory work: residents and community organizations should help shape how their neighborhoods approach public safety, alongside police departments that are accountable to the people they serve.
O'Hara Leadership Group congratulates the honorees and thanks Jeff Lindor and Gentlemen's Factory for recognizing the people and partnerships behind their work.
About O'Hara Leadership Group
O'Hara Leadership Group is Brian O'Hara's advisory practice. O'Hara draws on 25 years in policing and public service, including service as Newark's public safety director and deputy mayor and as Minneapolis police chief. Read more of his writing on Brian O'Hara's website or connect with him on LinkedIn.
About Brian O'Hara
Brian O'Hara, principal of O'Hara Leadership Group, is a public safety advisor and a distinguished fellow at the Rutgers Center on Public Security. His writing covers policing, public trust, and technology. In a Washington Post essay, he outlined safeguards for the use of police drones, including public flight logs and limits on how long agencies retain footage.
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