by talia piazza | Jun 8, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Thought Leadership
Thoughts on neighborhood investment, economic mobility, and the future of Pittsburgh’s communities By: Presley Gillespie, President and CEO, Neighborhood Allies | June 8, 2026 Recently, I came across a quote often attributed to Steve Jobs about leadership. The...
by talia piazza | Mar 16, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership
This column by Neighborhood Allies President & CEO Presley Gillespie originally appeared in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Read the original article here. By: Presley L. Gillespie, Mar 13, 2026 Pittsburgh’s economic conversation often centers on talent,...
by talia piazza | Mar 11, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
On March 9, 2026, Neighborhood Allies President & CEO, Presley Gillespie, joined national policymakers, CDFI leaders, philanthropic partners, and developers at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., for a high‑level roundtable focused on strengthening the...
by talia piazza | Feb 12, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Media Coverage, Thought Leadership
By: Center for Community Progress | Read the full release Returning board member brings deep leadership experience and strong ties to Pittsburgh as Community Progress prepares for Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference. FLINT, MICHIGAN – The Center for Community...
by talia piazza | Feb 4, 2026 | Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Thought Leadership
Across the country, communities are struggling to deliver affordable housing and neighborhood-scale development at the pace and scale residents need. Too often, the barrier isn’t a lack of vision or community commitment—it’s limited access to capital and policy...
by talia piazza | Jan 29, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership
Neighborhood Allies is pleased to share that Violet Graham has been appointed to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)! Violet joined Neighborhood Allies in 2021 as Controller during a period of rapid growth and organizational change. In 2024, Violet was promoted to Vice...
