Artist & Gun Reform Advocate; Co-Founder of Change the Ref; Head of Global Outreach at Global Action on Gun Violence

Pompano Beach, FL, USA
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Manuel Oliver Biography

Manuel Oliver is a Venezuelan-born artist, activist, and co-founder of the nonprofit gun reform organization Change the Ref. His son Joaquin Oliver was among the students and staff members killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Oliver has channeled his grief into proactive activism focused on combating gun violence in the United States. As co-founder of Change the Ref, Oliver works to support the election of politicians who prioritize gun safety measures and to hold those who accept NRA funding accountable. He also serves as the head of global outreach and artistic adviser at Global Action on Gun Violence.

Oliver's background as a trained artist is central to his advocacy. He has used his creative skills to honor the memory of his son and other victims of gun violence, producing a one-man show titled "Guac" and creating more than 55 murals, sculptures, 3D-printed likenesses, and paintings in the United States and abroad. Alongside his wife Patricia, Oliver has traveled across the country on a school bus with families of school shooting victims and published the picture book "Joaquin's First School Shooting." Through creative campaigns and youth empowerment, Change the Ref aims to confront gun violence and promote accountability among elected officials.

Oliver's activism has placed him at the center of national attention through direct action. He climbed a 150-foot construction tower near the White House to display a banner highlighting gun violence statistics, was escorted out of a White House event for interrupting remarks on gun control legislation, and was arrested on Capitol Hill after protesting during a hearing on gun regulations. These acts of civil disobedience have made Oliver a prominent voice in the American gun reform movement.

Oliver has also embraced technology in advocacy. On the anniversary of the Parkland shooting, Change the Ref launched "The Shotline," an initiative that used artificial intelligence to replicate the voices of mass shooting victims and call legislators, urging them to support gun control legislation. The campaign generated significant media attention and increased civic engagement, with over 170,000 calls placed to Congress. "The Shotline" was shortlisted for a Clio Award. Oliver continues to merge artistic vision with political messaging, contributing to the ongoing national conversation on gun reform and violence prevention.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Manuel Oliver Videos

Parkland HS Victim's Father, Manuel Oliver, to Parents of Uvalde Victims

Parkland HS Victim's Father, Manuel Oliver, to Parents of Uvalde Victims

We speak with Manuel Oliver, co-founder of the gun reform group Change the Ref, about Tuesday's mass shooting at an elementary school that left 19...

Parkland's Manny Oliver continues gun control protest outside White House

Parkland's Manny Oliver continues gun control protest outside White House

Manny Oliver, the father of Joaquin Oliver who died during the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, continued his gun control...

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