Darnell Bell, MA, Director of Research and Evaluation for SHIELDS for Families, joined SHIELDS in 1992 as the director of youth services and has led the organization’s research and evaluation efforts since 2007. During his tenure, he designed and implemented SHIELDS’ renowned Heros & Sheros program, which serves at-risk youth.
Affectionately known as the “grandfather of prevention” in Los Angeles County, Darnell has more than 38 years of experience leading culture-based alcohol and drug-prevention programs. Before joining SHIELDS, he directed youth programs at the Watts Health Foundation and the Avalon-Carver Community Center. Darnell frequently presents at local and national conferences on his culturally specific curriculum, Winners, and on the importance of culture-based and culturally-specific service models.
Darnell holds a bachelors degree in ethnic studies, sociology and education from the University of Redlands, and a masters degree in urban education and ethnic studies from California State University, Los Angeles. Darnell is famous for being the only male director for 20 years and his love of salsa dancing!
We appreciate Darnell’s service to SHIELDS and the community for over 20 years and we wish him all the best on his retirement!
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