Staff Members
Experienced and Dedicated Professionals
Terri Murray
Executive Director
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Tayssa Frida
Real Estate Development Director
Tayssa Frida serves as Real Estate Development Director at Neighborhood Renaissance, where she oversees planning, entitlements, design coordination, and pre-construction activities for the organization’s housing initiatives. She collaborates with consultants, public agencies, lenders, and community partners to advance developments from feasibility through construction readiness, ensuring alignment with regulatory and funding requirements.
With more than 15 years of experience in real estate development and urban planning, Tayssa relocated from Brazil to apply her technical expertise to the U.S. housing market. She holds an Executive MBA in Real Property Business Management and Civil Construction and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, and is driven by the belief that technical excellence can meaningfully support mission-focused, community-centered development.
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Jenny Bretz
Finance Operations Manager
Jenny joined Neighborhood Renaissance in 2011 and has 20 yrs of increasing experience and responsibility in general accounting, primarily working within the construction and property management field. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Federico Villarreal University is originally from Lima, Peru. Mrs. Bretz is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Her responsibilities include all internal bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable and the general office operations.
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Carron Knowles
Property Manager
Ms. Knowles has over 21 years of experience in both conventional and tax credit property management. She is a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) through the National Apartment Association Education Institute and brings a wealth of knowledge of Landlord/Tenant laws, along with Fair Housing guidelines. She’s worked with several large property management firms, managing multi-family apartment communities throughout Palm Beach County, ranging from 130-486 units. She has expertise in property lease-ups, rehabs, acquisitions, and takeovers. Ms. Knowles joined Neighborhood Renaissance in March 2016.
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Gale Jackson
Housing Specialist
Gale provides dedicated support for the organization’s homeownership initiatives and resident empowerment programs. She administers the Legacy Property Preservation Program, assisting elderly homeowners in resolving code enforcement issues so they can safely remain in their homes.
Gale has a strong track record in affordable homeownership, successfully managing a diverse portfolio of transactions—including the sale of 16 NSP‑2 single‑family homes and 8 work/live Art Lofts. Known for her strategic and results‑driven approach, she brings 20 years of experience as a licensed Florida Realtor. Her expertise spans local, state, and federal home purchase programs, including HOME, SHIP, and Palm Beach County Workforce Housing, with responsibilities ranging from eligibility verification to title resolution, financing coordination, and homebuyer education.
Beyond transactional leadership, Gale has advanced community engagement by developing housing education tools, financial literacy initiatives, and stakeholder communication strategies. Her commitment to equitable access and sustainable housing solutions has established her as a trusted voice in housing policy implementation and advocacy.
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