Donnell Penny joined Common Justice in March 2014 as an assistant coordinator and expanded his work to lead its MOVE (Men Opposing Violence Everywhere) groups and its engagement of program graduates before joining the team as a Case Coordinator. A Brooklyn native, Donnell has held a variety of positions in social services, including working as a youth counselor and a home health aide.

Donnell brings to the project a strong commitment to restorative justice, violence intervention, and advancing the well-being of his peers and his community. He is also a proud graduate of Common Justice.