Our Mission & Vision
Community Revitalization Alliance, Inc. (CReA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood revitalization agency dedicated to advancing resident-centered transformation. Inspired by the evidence-based Purpose Built Communities model and the principles of Asset-Based Community Development, CReA works to strengthen the existing assets of each neighborhood while fostering new pathways to opportunity, stability, and prosperity.
Originally founded in 2014 as SCCABO and restructured in 2024 as CReA, we focus on holistic community and economic development that empowers residents, enhances local capacity, and reduces long-term burdens on local government by building sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Our Mission is to empower residents with the tools to revitalize and sustain their neighborhoods, transforming them into healthy, economically, socially, and culturally vibrant communities where everyone thrives.
Community Revitalization Alliance, Inc. envisions a future where every neighborhood serves as a pathway to opportunity and prosperity for all its residents.
“Creating vibrant communities.
Preserving their histories.
Embracing future prosperity."
Our board
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Board Chair
Dr. kyeesha
becoats, FACC
Dr. Kyeesha T. Becoats is a board-certified Cardiologist and Internist with Health First who completed her Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville and her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Stony Brook University in New York and her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Rochester. Dr. Becoats is recognized for her compassionate, patient-centered approach and her commitment to improving cardiovascular health outcomes throughout the Brevard County community.
Treasurer
vincent mathias, ms
Certified PMP with over 20 years in defense industry program management, contracts, and supply chain, currently serving as Senior Contracts Specialist at RGNext.
Secretary
e. willie
spaulding, msn
Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fellow and contractor for the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Clinical Health Communication Specialist, nonprofit leader, and experienced grant writer with more than 12 years experience, demonstrated expertise in public health outreach, community engagement, program development, strategic partnerships, and securing resources to support community-based initiatives and organizational growth.
CEO
alberta clinkscales, MBA, rn
Alberta Laquaisa Clinkscales is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Community Revitalization Alliance, Inc. and serves as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors. She is a community development strategist, Certified Community Real Estate Development professional, Registered Nurse, and experienced community health program administrator with a passion for strengthening underserved communities through workforce development, health initiatives, economic empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization.
Director
bennie jackson, ms
U.S. Navy veteran, retired Harris Corporation Senior Engineering Manager, and longtime civil rights and youth advocate in Brevard County.