Tim Daniels brings more than 30 years of nonprofit executive experience to his role as Interim CEO, and most importantly, he knows HomeRise. Tim served as HomeRise’s Interim CEO from November 2022 to June 2023, and returns with a working knowledge of our portfolio, our people, and our mission. 

Throughout his career, Tim has led organizations through moments of transition. His most recent positions as Interim CEO include working with partner housing providers, St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and Openhouse. In addition to interim CEO positions, Tim has served as CEO of several Bay Area nonprofits serving youth, seniors, and families. He began his nonprofit career at Larkin Street Youth Services, providing direct care to young people experiencing homelessness. 

Tim’s background spans finance, operations, direct service, and development, with particular depth in leadership transitions and organizational turnarounds. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Pitzer College, and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Humboldt State University. 

Leo Levenson, CFO, oversees HomeRise’s financial operations and planning.  Leo joined us after a long career in financial leadership positions with the City of San Francisco and subsequent consulting engagements with other local government agencies and nonprofits.  Leo has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and served in the US Peace Corps as a fisheries volunteer in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

Brandon Wiley is a dynamic nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience designing and overseeing youth and family support programs that create measurable impact in underserved communities. With a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and fostering strategic partnerships, Brandon specializes in building community centered initiatives that prioritize equity, access, and long-term outcomes.

Most recently, Brandon served as Senior Director of Family Resource Centers at the YMCA of San Francisco where he led operations across three Family Resource Centers, serving hundreds of families through child welfare support, mental health services, food security programs, and parenting education.

Brandon holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Idaho and brings expertise in strategic planning, grant compliance, data-informed program evaluation, and team Development.

Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, as well as working out, and watching movies.

Charlayne brings over 10 years of experience supporting executives and teams in fast-paced environments. She’s skilled at keeping projects and schedules on track, coordinating travel, and handling sensitive information with care. Charlayne is known for her collaborative approach and for building strong, trusted relationships at every level.

Before joining HomeRise, she served as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director at The Utility Reform Network. She holds a B.A. in Industrial Arts from San Francisco State University.

Outside of work, Charlayne enjoys taking classes for personal development and teaching group fitness classes in her community.