Who We Are
Our Board of Directors
Rising Tide Partners relies on the depth of experience of our board of directors, and the diverse expertise of our staff.
Tammy Thompson
Board President
President and CEO
Catapault of Greater Pittsburgh
Maelene Myers
Vice Chair
Executive Director
East Liberty Development, INC.
Bill Krahe
Board Secretary
President
Grand View Development Company
Irene McLaughlin Clark
Board Treasurer
J.D., Attorney at Law
Morton Stanfield
Dollar Bank
Ray Baum
Attorney at Law
Clark Hill PLC
Thomas J. Yargo
Associate Broker and Manager Shadyside Office
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Staff
Our staff brings the diverse skill set necessary to undertake complicated land transactions, build honest relationships in neighborhoods, while navigating sometimes complicated community processes. Our expertise includes real estate financing, urban design and planning, facilitation and mediation, and a breadth of knowledge about the various financing tools and policy to available to create and preserve affordable housing.
Executive Director
Kendall has a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in non-profit/public/organizational management from Carnegie Mellon University.
-Coro Fellow 2001
Chief Operating & Strategy Officer
Dr. Diamonte Walker is an executive leader and community development strategist with significant experience advancing neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and organizational growth. She has led high-impact initiatives across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors that strengthen communities, expand equitable housing opportunities, and improve economic mobility. She holds an MBA and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University, as well as a Doctorate in Leadership and Administration from Point Park University. Known for combining strategic vision with operational excellence, Dr. Walker brings a results-driven approach to helping organizations and neighborhoods thrive.
Jennifer DiNardo
Senior Real Estate Project Manager
-As a Senior Real Estate Project Manager, Jennifer is generally responsible for preparing applications and securing funding through public and private sources for Rising Tide. She also focuses on general development activities and moving construction and development projects to completion. She is currently working on projects in Wilkinsburg, Hazelwood, East Hills, Northside and Oakland.
-Jennifer brings over 40 years of experience working in affordable housing finance, development, construction and property management. Her efforts have helped create over 60 developments, 3,100 units, and securing $455 Million in financing through multiple organizational entities.
-Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh, an associate’s degree in building construction technology from the Community College of Allegheny County and is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design + Construction.
Taylor Williams
Projects & Partnership Coordinator
-As the acquisition and conservatorship manager, Taylor is responsible for the management and assessment of all Rising Tide acquisitions. In addition, she evaluates target properties, formulates scopes of work, and develops budgets for prospective acquisitions.
-Taylor brings over seven years’ experience as a licensed Pennsylvania real estate agent.
-Taylor is a wife to a first responder, mother of three, Christian, and avid foodie.
Director of Finance and Operations
As Director of Operations & Finance, Nic
oversees the financial health, operational effectiveness, and asset performance
of Rising Tide and its subsidiaries — ensuring complex, multi-entity financial
systems support the organization's community development mission.
Nic brings over 20 years of experience building
financial and operational infrastructure for mission-driven organizations.
Nic holds dual bachelor's degrees from Cornell
College and a master's degree in public management from Carnegie Mellon
University's Heinz College. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador (07-09).