Khary D. Penebaker (/kərˈiːˈpɛnibeɪkər/ kə-REE PEN-ee-bay-kər;[1] born October 22, 1977) is an American businessman, political candidate, and member of the Democratic National Committee.
[2][3][4] Penebaker's mother Joyce committed suicide by self-inflicted gunshot on September 9, 1979.
[10][11] He has volunteered as a spokesperson for several crime and safety-oriented organizations, including Moms Demand Action[12] and Everytown for Gun Safety, and he is a strong advocate for suicide prevention.
[13][14] As a member of the Democratic Party, Penebaker ran for the United States House of Representatives in Wisconsin's 5th congressional district.
According to Penebaker, coordinating the federal, state, and local governments with healthcare professionals and insurance providers to establish better long-term mental health care for those who need it.