Emerald Fund
Brynn McKiernan, AICP has a diverse work experience in the field of urban planning. Brynn started their career at Raimi + Associates, where they worked as a Planner from January 2013 to December 2016. Following that, they joined Rhoades Planning Group as a Project Manager in December 2016 and continued in that role until January 2019. Currently, Brynn is working at Emerald Fund, where they started as an Associate in August 2019. Brynn then progressed to the position of Senior Associate in October 2021 and is currently serving as the Vice President of Development since September 2022.
Brynn McKiernan, AICP, holds a Master of Real Estate Development + Design from the University of California, Berkeley. Brynn also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and an Associate's Degree in Architecture Technology from Mira Costa College. In terms of additional certifications, they have obtained LEED AP ND from the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Green Associate from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), and certifications as an American Institute of Certified Planners and a Certified Planner (AICP) from the American Planning Association.
Emerald Fund
Headquartered in San Francisco, Emerald Fund is one of the Bay-Area’s premier real estate developers and property managers. Our focus is on developing and managing high quality properties. Our projects have included residential, retail, mixed-use, hospitality and office uses in mixed-income, urban infill, pedestrian friendly, and transit oriented developments. Since 1979, Emerald has developed 37 projects totaling 5,500 housing units, 420,000 sf of office, 400,000 sf of retail, and a 200-room luxury hotel, all totaling over $3 billion in value. It has been our mission to create properties that build communities, deliver consistent returns, and bolster long-term asset value. Emerald Fund is a small, privately owned company that works on large, impactful real estate projects. Our three most recently completed developments are 100 Van Ness, 150 Van Ness, and The Civic, totaling 1,000 apartments which have helped revitalize the Civic Center neighborhood of San Francisco and transformed it into a true 24/7 residential neighborhood. Within our company, our employees enjoy the opportunity to wear many hats and grow through hands-on experiences. Each employee’s contributions directly impact company performance and growth potential. Emerald Fund offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package along with a warm, friendly working environment valuing collaborative thinking for high end results. Please visit our website to see more about what we do: www.EmeraldFund.com