Our Team
Our team is supported by Contributing Leaders who share their experience, insight, and expertise in service of leadership growth and development.
Founder & CEO
Tiffaney McClendon, CEC, ACC
Tiffaney McClendon is the Founder and CEO of R.IS.E. Leadership with decades of experience guiding others to realize their potential as leaders. Her diverse background across a variety of fields as well as her lived experience as a woman of color have helped her develop a responsive and inclusive approach to leadership. Tiffaney is a Certified Executive Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation.
Learn more at www.TIFFANEYMcCLENDON.com.
Contributing Leader
Dr. De'Andrea Matthews
Dr. De'Andrea Matthews is a seasoned executive in nonprofit organizations and an award-winning leader who brings more than 25 years of transformative experience to mission-driven organizations. She serves as a mentor and advisor for emerging leaders, with a particular focus on creating pathways for underrepresented voices in organizational leadership. Learn more at www.drdcmatthews.wixsite.com/info.
