Donnell Pearl is a Program Coordinator who works with Dr. Mary Ohmer and Dr. Jaime Booth to form collaborative partnerships, and spread information about SPIN, REP and the CBPR as an approach to community empowerment in the face of gentrification.Donnell believes in the betterment of the community through social work and community organizing. Donnell has worked with and garnered the support of community organizations in Homewood area and is an Alumni of The Homewood Children’s Village’s TLI Program.