Our Team
Meet the professional partners who make the work of R.I.S.E. Leadership possible.

Founder & CEO
Tiffaney McClendon
Tiffaney McClendon is the Founder and CEO of R.IS.E. Leadership with more than 30 years 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 offers mentoring, coaching, training, consulting, and speaking services.
Learn more at www.TIFFANEYMcCLENDON.com.
Professional Partner
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.


Professional Partner
Kimberly Loging
Kimberly Loging has more than 15 years of Human Resources experience and knowledge. Through sharing her expertise, she helps leaders who do not specialize in HR gain valuable and crucial skills to navigate the more delicate side of leadership and be a more effective leaders.