Janice L. Sears

Janice Sears is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in corporate governance, particularly in the real estate sector. Currently serving as Lead Independent Director and Audit Chair at Sonder Inc., and Audit Chair on the Board of Directors at IQHQ since January 2023, Janice has a strong background in audit and compensation committees. Janice joined the Board of Invitation Homes at its IPO in February 2017, overseeing audit functions and contributing to management development. Previously, Janice held significant roles at Essex Property Trust and The Swig Company, among others. With a robust foundation as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Janice began a career in real estate economics at Citi, backed by dual degrees in Economics/Econometrics and Business Administration from the University of Delaware.