Tiana Joyner

Tiana is director of rural housing programs at Enterprise Community Partners, where she leads USDA 515 technical assistance to help rural communities across the country preserve affordable homes.

A seasoned executive leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing affordable housing, community development, and integrated health and human services, her career is grounded in the belief that stable housing is the foundation for opportunity and that lasting impact requires addressing the whole person, connecting housing with healthcare access, economic mobility, and supportive services that strengthen families and communities.

Prior to joining Enterprise, Tiana was the founder and principal consultant of Joyner Insight, LLC, a mission-driven firm supporting nonprofits and human service organizations. She previously served as chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity of Durham, North Carolina, and held senior leadership roles with Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas, where she directed multi-state operations and expanded veteran housing and Medicaid services across 61 counties in North Carolina. Throughout her career, Tiana has maintained a strong focus on rural housing challenges and opportunities, working closely with local partners to expand access to safe, affordable housing in underserved and often overlooked communities.

Tiana resides in North Carolina and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in women’s health studies from Monmouth University, where she has also completed graduate-level coursework in mental health counseling.