L. Penny Poole

L. Penny Poole has extensive experience in community engagement and real estate, serving as an Event Coordinator and Community Empowerment Facilitator at RevUp Inc since early 2014. Poole has been a dedicated advocate for the African American community through cultural and social events, and also performs as an a cappella Spiritual singer focused on Black history. As a Real Estate Agent at Virtual Properties Realty since 1998, Poole specializes in assisting first-time homebuyers and families with challenged credit, striving to help individuals achieve their American dream. From March 2018 to October 2023, Poole held the position of President of the Gwinnett Chapter of the NAACP, leading initiatives to promote equitable resource distribution for marginalized communities. Poole earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of South Carolina from 1976 to 1980.